Explode Every Day: An Inquiry into the Phenomena of Wonder

Denise Markonish

ISBN 10: 3791355651 / ISBN 13: 9783791355658

Published by Prestel, 2016

About this Item

A clean and bright copy. 336pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Explode Every Day: An Inquiry into the Phenomena of Wonder
• Publisher: Prestel
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3791355651
• ISBN 13: 9783791355658
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

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Synopsis

This book is a clarion call to artists, writers, and scientists to explore their willingness to wonder and drive to discover. Inspired by a quote from Ray Bradbury, "Explode Every Day" is a bold new exhibition harnessing the energy of wonder. This book features works touching on certain facets of wonder, including themes of the perceptual/visionary, technological/scientific, and time/cosmos. In compelling essays on the history of wonder and its intersection with myriad disciplines, including psychology, literature, and science, today’s great minds consider the many avenues for this phenomena. Interviews with the exhibition’s artists provide insight into individual processes of creativity and innovation. The result is an awe-inspiring exploration of the richness of wonder: from the every day to the ineffable.

About the Author

Denise Markonish is Curator at MASS MoCA.