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material resistance
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The tag 'material resistance' on WindowsForum.com is used in the context of art and creative practice, specifically in a discussion of Tacita Dean's exhibition 'Blind Folly.' The thread explores how Dean embraces material resistance in her analog art, particularly drawing, as a counterpoint to the digital age. The concept refers to the physical and conceptual challenges posed by traditional artistic materials, which Dean foregrounds as a field of exploration and inquiry. This tag is relevant for users interested in the intersection of art, materiality, and technology, and how artists navigate resistance in their creative processes.
The British artist Tacita Dean is primarily celebrated for her films, yet the first major U.S. exhibition of her work—currently on display at the Menil Collection in Houston—takes a markedly different approach. Titled "Blind Folly," the retrospective spans over three decades and features an...
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