Memo Review (Issue 2) is the second annual print edition of Narrm/Melbourne's only independent weekly art criticism publication, bringing long-form essays, poetry, and exhibition reviews to the tangible realm of print.
About This Book
Since 2017, Memo Review has sustained a rigorous, independent voice in Australian contemporary art criticism — a rare thing. This second print annual extends that project into a considered editorial object, moving beyond the immediacy of online publishing to accommodate depth: in-depth articles, wide-ranging exhibition reviews from across Australia, and a sustained artist focus on the Tennant Creek Brio. The result is a publication that takes contemporary art writing seriously as a practice in itself, gathering some of the most compelling critical voices working in Australia and internationally. Essential reading for anyone engaged with the current state of Australian contemporary art discourse.
Key Features
- 200 pages of art criticism, essays, poetry, interviews, and exhibition reviews
- Artist focus on the Tennant Creek Brio, with texts and poetry by Jessyca Hutchens, Maurice O'Riordan, Eleanor Dixon, Joseph Williams, Tristen Harwood, and Paris Lettau
- Interviews and essays by David Velasco, Rex Butler, Philip Brophy, Vincent Lê, Declan Fry, and others
- Published by Memo Review, 2017
What You'll Discover
- A sustained critical focus on the Tennant Creek Brio, bringing together multiple written and poetic perspectives on this significant artistic community
- Long-form exhibition reviews spanning contemporary art across Australia, modelling a mode of criticism that prioritises depth over speed
- Essays and interviews from established voices in international and Australian art writing, including Rex Butler and Philip Brophy
- The editorial vision of an independent platform committed to rigour and originality outside the institutional art press
About the Author
[Details available upon request]
Specifications
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 200
- Dimensions: 166 × 230 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9780645106060
- Publisher: Memo Review
- Publication Date: 2017
Perfect For: Artists, curators, critics, and serious art enthusiasts invested in Australian contemporary art discourse and independent art publishing.