Lenz publishes books on contemporary art, photography, architecture and design.
Our imprint includes catalogues, monographs, theory and artist books.
In a context in which institutions are facing a surge of public scrutiny, the publication revisits the artistic practice of institutional critique to ask what it means today, and to consider its ability to respond to the urgent social, political, and economic issues of our time.
Covering the past thirty years of Scott’s practice, this monograph offers the largest comprehensive selection of paintings, drawings, masks and architectural models, as well as an unique insight on his creative and transformative approach.
A first monograph on Shahryar Nashat, generously illustrated with color photographs of the artist’s work and new scholarly contributions. Published in conjunction with two solo exhibitions, at Kunsthalle Basel and Swiss Institute in New York.
The first reference monograph dedicated to the artist and audio investigator, this book analyzes a practice that has been consistently exploring ‘the politics of listening’ and the role of sound and voice within the law and human rights.
Lam-See Lam’s storytelling develops through text, animations, and sculptural installations. Her multifaceted stories explore the narrative of the Cantonese diaspora in Sweden and examine questions of cultural identity.
A richly illustrated publication accompanying the experimental noise project as durational solo performance by Marco Fusinato for the Australia Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia.
Edited by Leonardo Bigazzi
Texts by Antonia Alampi, Erika Balsom, Andrea Bellini, Leonardo Bigazzi, Federica Bueti, Beatrice Bulgari, Barbara Casavecchia, Sophie Cavoulacos, Manuel Cirauqui, Ilaria Gianni, Hassan Khan, Oliver Laric, Maria Lind, Andrea Lissoni, Philippe-Alain Michaud, Han Nefkens, Emily Pethick, Julian Ross, Aura Satz, Hito Steyerl, Bianca Stoppani, Robert Trafford, Valentine Umansky, Francesco Urbano Ragazzi
Designed by Lorenzo Mason Studio
2024, English, softcover, 17 x 24 cm, 368 pages
ISBN 979-12-80579-57-7
This volume brings together visions, experiences and critical interdisciplinary methodologies that have been instrumental in the development of the language of moving images since 2010. New essays and conversations reflect on radical technological and poetic transformations in the works of the generation of digital native artists, adhering to the shared processes developed during the first twelve editions of VISIO – European Programme on Artists’ Moving Images, a research, production and residency project promoted and organized by Lo schermo dell’arte in Florence.
The book features original contributions from twenty-three authors who have participated in the program over the years and is divided into two main sections: the first reflects the theoretical and discursive approach of VISIO by alternating essays and conversations; the second compiles a large archive of the first twelve editions of VISIO.
The texts investigate various topics: the questioning of a European identity; the accessibility and role of academic institutions and residences; the evolving significance of images in the digital age; the virtual realm as an exhibition and research space; the impact of documentary practices on contemporary production; the rise of investigative aesthetics and exhibitions as a medium to renegotiate truth; the commodification of digital images and their influence on power consumption; the shifts in curatorial approach to physical and digital spaces; a focus on the practices of VISIO generation artists; and how public and private institutions commission and collect moving image today.
Photos: Giacomo Bianco