Fest, the: Between Representation and Revolt NEW LOWER PRICE

The MAK exhibition DAS FEST brings art, cultural and social history to life. The book that accompanies the exhibition brings together the expert opinions of the MAK team as well as those of renowned authors and explores essential aspects of festival design. This title focusses on festivals as a source of inspiration – from happenings to religious holidays – and includes contributions by Chiara Baldini, Brigitte Felderer, Lili Hollein, Werner Oechslin and many more from the MAK exhibition.Festivals celebrate occasions and generate their own realities that manifest as living memories. Festivals also change places, give rise to new public spheres, and are capable of bringing together critical as well as joyful, angry and enthusiastic groups with resulting impacts on cities and societies. The festival is also closely linked to the display of political or social power. Those who take part suspend existing rules or create new ones.
ISBN 9783035626926. Birkhauser Verlag. pb. 432 pages. 8 colour, 217 b/w ills. 32 x 24 cm.
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