The Unconstructible Machine: & Other Essays - Softcover

Firrell, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0993178685 ISBN 13: 9780993178689

Publisher: Martin Firrell Company, 2017

Synopsis

The fifteen essays in this short volume were written by public artist Martin Firrell more than 20 years ago. They are investigations into the nature of language and its relationship with experience. They outline an approach to language which has formed the basis of the artist’s subsequent work in public space - ‘art as debate’ calling for greater equality and social justice.

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About the Author

Martin Firrell (born 4 April 1963, Paris, France) has been described variously as a cultural activist, a campaigner, a public artist, or benevolent provocateur, stimulating debate in public space to promote positive social change. Firrell has raised questions about the politics of ageing, individual liberty, the right to personal idiosyncrasy, cultural diversity, gender equality, faith, climate change, masculinity, what constitutes a meaningful and purposeful life, hero worship, fair and truthful government, and the quality of human lived experience. He has been described by The Guardian Newspaper, London, as 'One of the capital's most influential public artists'. His mature work has been summarised as 'art as debate'.

Edition details

• Publisher: Martin Firrell Company
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0993178685
• ISBN 13: 9780993178689
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 106