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Pjotr Nathan The one who counts the stars / Der, der die Sterne zählt |
Identity is the central theme running through Nathan's allegories on gender, visuality and homelessness. In every case, identity is seen as a set of terms representing not so much an empirical fact but rather a quantity always open to revision or even inversion. Nathan successfully gets the observer to rethink what he takes for granted. The most convincing thing about Nathan's approach is the fact that none of these themes are presented in isolation. By means of thematic overlaps, he succeeds instead in conveying glimpses of the present moment as historical material. This ability to treat the present time as a relic to be reflected on is one of the main insights provided by the allegorical process.
Supported by the Kunstfonds e.V. (Art Funding, a non-profit organization), German/English, 128 pages with 128 full-page colour illustrations, paperback,
31 x 21 cm
| ISBN
3-89770-097-2 | € 25.- |
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