Reading Karl Marx by Rainer Ganahl (2001)
Evolving out of his previous work on pedagogical structures and the acquisition
of knowledge, Reading Karl Marx is based upon Rainer Ganahl's organisation
of reading seminars as a platform for the discussion of issues and ideas.
Often seen as an extra-artistic activity the notion of reading and discussion
is used by Ganahl as a means to question artistic practice as a form of
knowledge production.
Reading Karl Marx questions the supposed centrality of the artists'
function is destabilised in this book as Ganahl becomes a member of the
discussion group. The publication itself is generated by his reading seminars
on Marx in various educational institutions throughout Europe and the
UK. Alongside documentary photographs of the seminars, a discussion between
the artist and editor situates the practice amidst the wider cultural
and social sphere. You are invited to take part, click here
Reading Karl Marx is one of four publications commissioned by Craig
Martin as part of Book Works Projects/Open House 1998-2001.
Reading Karl Marx is published in an edition of 1,000 copies, 56
pages, printed offset, 230x170mm, ISBN 1 870699 57 2, price £7.50.
Designed by Silke Roch with Rainer Ganahl.
