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Contemporary Arts

Group 7

What is Contemporary Arts?

Contemporary Art

- refers to the art produced in the present period, often characterized by a diverse range of styles, techniques, and mediums. It encompasses the art created from the latter half of the 20th century to the present day.

Some of its key characteristics:- Diversity of styles - An embrace of experimentation and innovation - A commitment to progressivism

Contemporary Arts & Social Issues

According to Nicanor Tiongson, a respected critic and creative writer from the Philippines, contemporary artists play a crucial role in shaping art that can actively contribute to social change by informing others about the nature and causes of the adversities faced by society.

Postmodernism to Digital Arts

Post modernism began at precisely 3:00 p.m. March the 16th 1972

Modernism had failed or at least that's what the post modernists believed

A bore

less is more

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

As with any movement, postmodernism faced criticism.

Famous Contemporary Art

Interior Scroll (1975)

by Carolee Schneemann

Interior Scroll was a culmination of Schneemann’s thinking about ‘vulvic space’.

Famous Contemporary Art

Bohemian Lies by the Sea (1996)

by Anselm Keifer

It features a rich, complexly interwoven group of symbols, alluding to themes of death, utopia, and renewal.

Famous Contemporary Art

The Physical Impossibility Of Death In The Mind Of Someone Living (1991)

by Damien Hirst

The installation is designed reminiscent of the iconic film "Jaws" but with a unique twist.

Famous Contemporary Art |

Philippine Art in Post-Modern

Paper Moon (1983)

by Jose Joya

Famous Contemporary Art |

Philippine Art in Post-Modern

Luksong-Tinik (1973)

by Vicente Manansala

The dynamism and energy of this work rivals the romantic compositions of Manansala's Spanish-trained predecessors. Lucid and expressive, yet predominantly modernist in visual elocution.

Famous Contemporary Artists

Ai Weiwei

- Chinese contemporary artist, sculptor, photographer, curator, and social activist. Born on August 28, 1957, in Beijing, China, - He is known for his thought-provoking and politically charged works that often address human rights, freedom of expression, and social justice.

Yayoi Kusama

- is a well-known modern Japanese artist recognized for her avant-garde, immersive works that frequently use bright colors and repeating patterns. Born in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan, on March 22, 1929. - Her art often explores themes of infinity, repetition, and the merging of the self with the cosmos. - "Infinity Mirror Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away" (2013).

Famous Contemporary Artists

Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab)

- Benedicto Cabrera, also known as BenCab, was born in Malabon, the Philippines, on April 10, 1942. He is one of the country's most well-known and significant modern painters. - His works were influenced by social realism, abstraction and expressionism. His artwork frequently reflects his strong bond with his Filipino heritage and culture. - "Sabel" (1984)

Damien Hirst

- Born on June 7, 1965, in Bristol, England. - Renowned for his thought-provoking and controversial works, which frequently examine issues of consumerism, mortality, and the nature of art itself. - "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living" (1991)

Marcel Duchamp

- Duchamp, a French artist, is renowned for challenging traditional notions of art.- Fountain (1917)

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QUESTION 01 OF 05

Who is considered a key figure in shaping the discourse around contemporary art, known for challenging traditional notions?

YayoiKusama

MarcelDuchamp

Ai weiwei

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QUESTION 02 OF 05

What movement emerged in the late 20th century, challenging fundamental presumptions of Western philosophy and characterized by skepticism towards grand narratives?

Modernism

Surrealism

Postmodernism

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QUESTION 03 OF 05

Which Filipino artist is known for embracing various genres, including abstraction and expressionism, and capturing the essence of poverty, resiliency, and urban life in his artwork?

Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab)

Damien Hirst

Yayoi Kusama

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QUESTION 04 OF 05

What is one of Ai Weiwei's most well-known and influential art pieces, addressing human rights, freedom of expression, and social justice?

The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living

Infinity Mirror Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away

sunflowerseeds

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QUESTION 05 OF 05

Which artwork by Damien Hirst is often referred to as the "shark in formaldehyde" installation, exploring issues related to death, the transience of life, and the convergence of science and art?

The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living

Bohemian Lies by the Sea

Sabel

QUESTION 05 OF 05

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Infinity Mirror Room - The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away" (2013)

Sabel (1984)

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Fountain (1917)

His conceptual and groundbreaking works, such as "Fountain" (1917), where he presented a urinal as an artwork, had a profound impact on the art world. Because of Duchamp's focus on the concept underlying the artwork rather than the technical component of it, conceptual art has become a major significant aspect of contemporary art.

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Fountain (1917)

His conceptual and groundbreaking works, such as "Fountain" (1917), where he presented a urinal as an artwork, had a profound impact on the art world. Because of Duchamp's focus on the concept underlying the artwork rather than the technical component of it, conceptual art has become a major significant aspect of contemporary art.

The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living" (1991)
Fountain (1917)

His conceptual and groundbreaking works, such as "Fountain" (1917), where he presented a urinal as an artwork, had a profound impact on the art world. Because of Duchamp's focus on the concept underlying the artwork rather than the technical component of it, conceptual art has become a major significant aspect of contemporary art.

Sunflower Seeds (2010)

"Sunflower Seeds" (2010) is one of his most well-known and influential art pieces. The project sought to highlight the strength of the individual as a collective while commenting on issues of political oppression, individualism, and mass manufacturing.

Fountain (1917)

His conceptual and groundbreaking works, such as "Fountain" (1917), where he presented a urinal as an artwork, had a profound impact on the art world. Because of Duchamp's focus on the concept underlying the artwork rather than the technical component of it, conceptual art has become a major significant aspect of contemporary art.

Fountain (1917)

His concept underlying the artwork rather than the technical component of it

Sunflower Seeds (2010)

Ai Weiwei's installation "Sunflower Seeds" (2010) is one of his most well-known and influential art pieces. This artwork was on display at the Tate Modern in London and was made up of millions of individually painted porcelain sunflower seeds that were dispersed over the floor. Chinese artists carefully carved and painted each seed. The project sought to highlight the strength of the individual as a collective while commenting on issues of political oppression, individualism, and mass manufacturing.

Fountain (1917)

His conceptual and groundbreaking works, such as "Fountain" (1917), where he presented a urinal as an artwork, had a profound impact on the art world. Because of Duchamp's focus on the concept underlying the artwork rather than the technical component of it, conceptual art has become a major significant aspect of contemporary art.

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