Culture and Commentary : An Eighties Perspective

In this catalogue of 15 international artists, Halbreich recounts a history of the 1980s of both the political and cultural spheres. While Culot meditates on the problem of the mass media and publicity in the art market for the young artist, Madahvi discusses the moral ambivalance of genetic engineering. Also includes essays by Nadal-Girard, Thomas, Turkle, and Watney. Biographical notes. 100 bibl. ref.