Description
In an era saturated with artifice, David Shields issues a provocative manifesto arguing for a radical embrace of reality in creative expression. He contends that contemporary audiences possess a profound "hunger" for authentic experiences, a craving that art must satisfy by blurring the lines between fiction and fact. Shields champions the use of hybrid genres and unapologetic appropriation, drawing parallels to hip-hop's innovative sampling and remixing techniques as models for reality-based art. This compelling work challenges conventional notions of authorship and originality, calling for a new artistic paradigm that directly engages with the messy, vibrant truth of our lives.
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paperback
Alfred A. Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2010
219 pages
ISBN: 9780307273536
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
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