Wages For Wages Against – Volume 3 – How Are Artists Chosen? Exclusivity, precarious work and asymmetries in Art Competitions
Wages For Wages Against – Volume 3 – How Are Artists Chosen? Exclusivity, precarious work and asymmetries in Art Competitions
| Author | Tiphanie Blanc and Ramaya Tegegne eds. |
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| Publisher | L'Amazone |
| ISBN | 9782960324624 |
| Idea Code | 24432 |
In 2022, the collective Wages for Wages Against applied for the Swiss Art Awards to challenge the prize's model and its effects on artists. Art competitions, starting from school to professional recognition like the Turner Prize, often present as opportunities but perpetuate inequality and precarity by favoring a select few. These practices validate unpaid labor and exclude many artists. We surveyed participants and non-participants of the Swiss Art Awards to understand their experiences and advocate for a more inclusive and supportive art world, aiming to rethink artists' support policies and reduce competition.
| 80 p, ills colour & bw, 15 x 21 cm, pb, English |
