Prosthetic legs, tribal masks and religious iconography commingle in Attia's political-theological installations deconstructing myths of modernity
Published with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Fundación Amparo I.A.P..
Incorporating objects and symbols of European colonial rule, Algerian French artist Kader Attia (born 1970) examines the intersection of trauma and aesthetics in modern history. A Descent into Paradise offers a concise yet compelling narrative of Attia's recent work, emphasizing the concept of repair as a fundamental social force.
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FORMAT: Pbk, 6.25 x 8.5 in. / 160 pgs / 98 color / 20 b&w. LIST PRICE: U.S. $25.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $37 GBP £20.00 ISBN: 9788410290143 PUBLISHER: RM AVAILABLE: 3/10/2026 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA UK incl IE
Published by RM. Text by Rolando Vázquez, Cuauhtémoc Medina.
Prosthetic legs, tribal masks and religious iconography commingle in Attia's political-theological installations deconstructing myths of modernity
Published with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Fundación Amparo I.A.P..
Incorporating objects and symbols of European colonial rule, Algerian French artist Kader Attia (born 1970) examines the intersection of trauma and aesthetics in modern history. A Descent into Paradise offers a concise yet compelling narrative of Attia's recent work, emphasizing the concept of repair as a fundamental social force.
