For the first time in English, experience César Aira’s influential speech On Contemporary Art, translated by Katherine Silver. With a foreword by Will Chancellor and afterword by Alexandra Kleeman, this book connects literature and visual art. Aira challenges traditional views on art appreciation, exploring questions such as the impact of copies on the value of originals and how language shapes our understanding of art. Blending analysis and storytelling, Aira examines the creative process, the limitations of language in describing art, and the evolving nature of artistic interpretation. Discover how our perception of art changes over time.

• Softcover, 64 pages, 4 1/4 x 7 inches
• Published by David Zwirner Books