The New Situationists

Exploring the intersection between art and place in a column framed by literal and conceptual movement

The New Situationists

Implicit Politics: August Sander and the Fallacy of Objectivity

by Erin Sweeny | Mar 23, 2017

The New Situationists

Implicit Politics: August Sander and the Fallacy of Objectivity

by Erin Sweeny | Mar 23, 2017

Erin Sweeny uncovers the complexities of accepting photography as an objective representation of reality, through the work of twentieth century German photographer August Sander.

The New Situationists

Everyone Gets Lighter: On John Giorno, Ugo Rondinone, and the Gift of Exchange

by Erin Sweeny | Apr 11, 2016

The New Situationists

Everyone Gets Lighter: On John Giorno, Ugo Rondinone, and the Gift of Exchange

by Erin Sweeny | Apr 11, 2016

This inaugural article of a new column titled “The New Situationists” investigates the romantic and collaborative relationship between poet John Giorno and artist Ugo Rondinone.