The Unconstructible Machine
& Other Essays
Published on 8. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
102 pages
978-0-9931786-8-9 (ISBN)
Description
The fifteen essays in this short volume were written by public artist Martin Firrell more than 20 years ago. They are investigations into the nature of language and its relationship with experience. They outline an approach to language which has formed the basis of the artist's subsequent work in public space - 'art as debate' calling for greater equality and social justice.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
124 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9931786-8-9 (9780993178689)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Martin Firrell is a British public artist whose works confront unjust power systems of all kinds. He uses language to engage directly with the public, provoking dialogue, usually about aspects of marginalisation, equality, and more equitable social organisation. The artist's aim is 'to make the world more humane'. His work has been summarised as 'art as debate'.