Death Of Art
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1936196603 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 226 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Literary Nonfiction. Death meets birth for its eventual renewal. At the same time."Chris Campanioni starts by cutting out his face in every fashion editorial he's ever been in. The confession begins. In re-evaluating the genre, Campanioni also re-evaluates our cultural capital, as well as our current modes of interaction and intimacy, exploring narcissism through the lens of self- effacement, pop culture, the cult of celebrity, and the value or function of art and (lost and) found art objects.. Latino/Latina Studies. So much of my life is predicated on pretending or performance. Unless it's another performance, moving from the Lower East Side in 2015 to the Cannes film festival in 2011, Beverly Hills 90210 and the Day-Glo gaze of the Late Eighties and Early Nineties. "The future is trash. DEATH OF ART dissects post-capitalist, post- Internet, post-death culture; our ability
Chris Campanioni's book weaves stories through tender and dark poetry Chris Campanioni's book weaves stories through tender and dark poetry. By turns fragile and thought-provoking, the reader begs for more and more of the inevitable wonder and luminosity that comes from reading Campanioni's work. I found that I had to limit myself to only a few poems a day so that could savor each work of art.
. Chris Campanioni has worked as a journalist, model, and actor, and he teaches literature and creative writing at Baruch College and Pace University, and interdisciplinary studies at John Jay. His "Billboards" poem that responded to Latino stereotypes and mutable—and often muted—identity in the fashion world was awarded the 2013 Academy of Ame
It flawlessly combines the stream-of-consciousness irregularities that make poetry so heartfelt with the progressive narrative of fiction that gets people to finish a book. " Overall, I'd say Death of Art is one of the best books I've read in years. I recommend this title to anyone looking for a break from normalcy or needing to take a deep look in the mirror." -- Nomadic Press