Description
Discover the captivating world of 'Extinct', a beautifully illustrated book that showcases 85 compelling essays by a diverse range of artists, curators, and critics. Published by Reaktion Books in 2022, 'Extinct' delves into the fascinating realm of lost technologies and the objects that once shaped our lives but have since faded into obscurity. This intriguing collection features contributions from renowned figures such as Barry Bergdoll, Tacita Dean, and Hal Foster, each exploring the significance of artifacts that are now considered obsolete.
Every essay presents a unique perspective on 'extinct' objects, sparking reflections on not only technology, but on cultural and social changes that accompany these losses. With vivid storytelling and insightful commentary, 'Extinct' brings to light the half-remembered inventions that reflect a vision of the future that never materialized.
Ideal for art lovers, historians, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of memory and technology, 'Extinct' serves not merely as a recollection of what has been lost, but as a thought-provoking gateway into our relationship with progress and permanence. It emphasizes how the ghosts of obsolete inventions continue to influence our world today, prompting us to ponder over our endless race for modernity and its implications.
‘A superb counter-blast to our own age of relentless upgrades’ – Tristram Hunt. Dive into 'Extinct' today to explore what history has to tell us about our futures and the artifacts that linger in our collective memory.
Every essay presents a unique perspective on 'extinct' objects, sparking reflections on not only technology, but on cultural and social changes that accompany these losses. With vivid storytelling and insightful commentary, 'Extinct' brings to light the half-remembered inventions that reflect a vision of the future that never materialized.
Ideal for art lovers, historians, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of memory and technology, 'Extinct' serves not merely as a recollection of what has been lost, but as a thought-provoking gateway into our relationship with progress and permanence. It emphasizes how the ghosts of obsolete inventions continue to influence our world today, prompting us to ponder over our endless race for modernity and its implications.
‘A superb counter-blast to our own age of relentless upgrades’ – Tristram Hunt. Dive into 'Extinct' today to explore what history has to tell us about our futures and the artifacts that linger in our collective memory.