ART+ MEDIA Journal of Art and Media Studies no. 10 (original) (raw)

The paper examines the evolution of contemporary art's materiality and its implications for collecting and conservation practices. It highlights a shift in artistic practice towards the use of unconventional and ephemeral materials, presenting the concept of 'epistemological break' to describe these changes. The case study of Kara Walker's A Subtlety (2014) illustrates how materials inform the narrative and experience of temporary artworks, emphasizing their impermanent nature and the role of the audience in engaging with such works.