Black Dog presents the first book in the relaunch of the de-, dis-, ex-series, now edited by marina Vishmidt and Melanie Gilligan. Comprising essays and interventions that range from the ethnographic to the parodic, "Immaterial labour: Work, Research and Art explores the increasing conceptual and material convergence between the relations of production in culture and economy. Contributors from art and academic fields discuss the interpenetration of art practices that engage in research and exchange with the contemporary commerce in knowledge and affective products with its attendant labour market. The book uses historic paradigms of workers movements and autonomous art initiatives as themes to discuss the viability and usefulness of 'socially engaged' art practices. An essential read for anyone interested in the development of social art, "Immaterial Labour: Work, Research and Art opens up a challenging debate about the roles of art.
- ISBN10 1901033848
- ISBN13 9781901033847
- Publish Date 1 February 2004
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 18 August 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Black Dog Press
- Imprint Black Dog Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 240
- Language English