Conceptual artist Michèle Provost is a long-time devotee of appropriation, using borrowed imagery and citations from the global art world to expose its hierarchical underpinnings. For example, (ABSTrACTS/RéSuMÉS) (2011) dissects the disjointed relationship between art writing’s opacity and the artwork under discussion. Her series Selling Out (2008) exposes the cult of personality within the art market, by presenting collector cards of famous artists (from Rembrandt to Cindy Sherman) or toy action figures based on their work, such as Jeff Koon’s stainless steel Rabbit (1986).
This content is available with a Digital or Premium subscription only. Subscribe to read the full text and access all our Features, Off-Features, Portfolios, and Columns!
Already have a Digital or Premium subscription?
Don’t want to subscribe? Additional content is available with an Esse account. It’s free and no purchase will ever be required. Create an account or log in:
