Epic Waste of Love and Understanding

Immerse yourself in the evocative world of Ragnar Kjartansson with "Epic Waste of Love and Understanding".

This comprehensive book delves into the mind of one of contemporary art's most compelling voices, the Icelandic performance and multimedia artist renowned for his critical yet affectionate exploration of Western culture.

Kjartansson's longform video installations, celebrated for their repetitive and endurance-testing nature, are just one facet of his diverse artistic output.

The Guardian acclaimed his 2012 work "The Visitors" as “the best artwork of the 21st century”.

This richly illustrated catalog accompanies a retrospective at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, featuring iconic pieces like "Me and My Mother" and "Bliss", along with three new works created specifically for the exhibition.

Included are a painted plywood monument to "an epic waste of love and understanding" and the new performance piece "Scaredman".

The book also presents personal contributions and dialogues from leading contemporary artists and scholars, offering in-depth discussions on Kjartansson’s themes of love, identity, melancholy, masculinity, and power.

• 0.9" H x 12.9" L x 9.9" W (2.8 lbs) 160 pages
• Released April 09, 2024
• Hardcover
• ISBN 9788793659681