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Political Memory and the Aesthetics of Care

The Art of Complicity and Resistance

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Exploring the complexities of societal memory regarding systemic violence, this work by Mihaela Mihai delves into how histories are constructed and who is often left out. It highlights the political implications of selective remembering and critiques dominant narratives that overlook collective complicity and diverse forms of resistance. Mihai proposes "mnemonic care" as a means to challenge these narratives through the work of critical artists. The book analyzes artistic responses to historical injustices in contexts like Vichy France and apartheid South Africa, emphasizing the significance of dissent in shaping memory and responsibility.

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Political Memory and the Aesthetics of Care, Mihaela Mihai

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Tytuł
Political Memory and the Aesthetics of Care
Podtytuł
The Art of Complicity and Resistance
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2022
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
312
ISBN13
9781503629325
Seria
Tagi
Opis
Exploring the complexities of societal memory regarding systemic violence, this work by Mihaela Mihai delves into how histories are constructed and who is often left out. It highlights the political implications of selective remembering and critiques dominant narratives that overlook collective complicity and diverse forms of resistance. Mihai proposes "mnemonic care" as a means to challenge these narratives through the work of critical artists. The book analyzes artistic responses to historical injustices in contexts like Vichy France and apartheid South Africa, emphasizing the significance of dissent in shaping memory and responsibility.