Snow, Thomas;
(2018)
Istanbul Biennial 2009-2013: Activism and the Politics of Art in the Neoliberal Economy.
Doctoral thesis (Ph.D), UCL (University College London).
Abstract
This thesis examines the intersection of art, activism, and the politics of neoliberalism in relation to three consecutive editions of the Istanbul Biennial, 2009, 2011, 2013. During this period, widespread disillusionment with the biennial institution in the city let to artists and activists disputing its corporate ties, links to tourist industries and urban gentrification, and thus its capacity to productively engage its publicised political and social thematics. In foregrounding discussion of each biennial in contemporary political circumstances, from 2007/8 global financial crisis up to the occupation of Gezi Park in 2013, I draw on the disagreements between curators, artists, and activists to critically reflect on the way perceived limitations are understood.
| Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | Ph.D |
| Title: | Istanbul Biennial 2009-2013: Activism and the Politics of Art in the Neoliberal Economy |
| Event: | University College London |
| Language: | English |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Dept of History of Art |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10045260 |
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