The Apparently Marginal Activities of Marcel Duchamp
$60.64
- Paperback
360 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2026
Summary
A new understanding of Marcel Duchamp and his significance as an artist through an investigation of his non-art activities—archiving, art-dealing, and, most persistently, curating.
This groundbreaking and richly illustrated book tells a new story of the twentieth century’s most influential artist, recounted not so much through his artwork as through his “non-art” work. Marcel Duchamp is largely understood in critical and popular discourse in terms of the objects he produced, whether r…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262058780 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262058782 |
| Author: | Elena Filipovic |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 254mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
“Filipovic presents an intricate, philisophically complex but fascinating thesis, accompanied by lush illustrations.” —Art Quarterly
“Filipovic’s lucid and richly illustrated text is a joy to read for how it reveals what was plainly there but never fully seen, for the deceptive simplicity, and far-reaching implications, of its claims.”
—James Miller, The Brooklyn Rail
Elena Filipovic
Elena Filipovic is Director and Curator of Kunsthalle Basel. She is the author of David Hammons: Bliz-aard Ball Sale (Afterall Books/MIT Press) and The Apparently Marginal Activities of Marcel Duchamp (MIT Press).
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.