LFA Lecture / Documents and Lines: Reflecting on the Connections Between Art and Politics
Art of the contemporary era has its own language and history. The same structural foundations also define the nation-state. Due to these similarities, the borders between art and politics, and art and life, structurally correspond to the borders between states. Art, like politics, is a reflection of societal relations. The questions posed by Walter Benjamin in the 1920s about the connection between politics and art still resonate today, almost a century later, and provide productive coordinates for contemplating the prospects of further development in global society. The lecture 'Documents and Lines' will provide an overview of the content of the 'Art Systems' course at the MARSH architectural school and is intended to serve as a starting point for a dialogue with the audience.
