Jurriaan Benschop - Why Paintings Work

by Jurriaan Benschop

In ‘Why Paintings Work’, Jurriaan Benschop navigates the diverse landscape of contemporary painting. He introduces the work of dozens of painters and Why do these paintings work? In what ways do they speak to the viewer? He considers both the visible aspects of painting¾such as the depicted motif and the application of paint¾and the concepts, beliefs and motivations that underlie the canvas. ‘Why Paintings Work’ is not just about how we look at paintings, but also about finding a language that suits the art and viewing experience of today.

284 pages, Paperback

Published December 12, 2022

About the author

Jurriaan Benschop (1963) werkt als schrijver, kunstcriticus en tentoonstellingsmaker in Berlijn. Hij publiceert regelmatig in Artforum International, DAMn-magazine en tijdschrift Terras en schreef essays voor talloze tentoonstellingscatalogi en kunstenaarsboeken.