Five artists respond through their work to technology's impact on the environment and on personal lives, acknowledging the mutations that nature, subordinated to technology, is undergoing.
Five South Korean artists address the current dualism between a highly traditional society and the ubiquitous signs of progress in Korea. The authors discuss the evolution of contemporary Korean art and examine the work of the artists as documents of the current condition in South Korea.
Between 1990-96 Reinke juxtaposed short video tapes with imaginative narrative. This project, known as the 'hundred voices', is completely documented here. The publication features video stills and voice over commentary.
Four young London artists who are attracting international attention- Tracey Emin, Georgina Starr, Jane and Louise Wilson- are examined in this book. Monk looks at each artist, the autobiographical influence as evidenced in the development of their work and the relationship among them all.
The author provides a deeper understanding of popularized illustrations of human origins and encourages readers to gain a sensitivity to the ways in which Western culture constructs scientific findings that are compatible with its deeply held beliefs and values.