Postmodernism
Getting It, Chapter 16
Student Examples
Postmodern artists are best introduced through videos and excerpts from documentaries and/or biopics. Among the artists my classes studied were: Robert Irwin, James Turrell, Julian Schnabel, Andy Goldsworthy, Jeff Koons, Laurie Anderson, Vik Muniz, and Banksy. Students were encouraged to locate ordinary objects/events that reminded them of these and other contemporary artists and their work.
Muniz Project
First, watch the wonderful movie about the art of Vik Muniz titled Wasteland. Then go for a walk. Take along a garbage bag. Pick up whatever recyclable material is in your path. Do this each day as a tribute to the work of Vik Muniz. Document your project. It has everything "Muniz" about it EXCEPT FOR THE ART PART!