Elise Herrala, "Art of Transition: The Field of Art in Post-Soviet Russia" (Routledge, 2021)
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The Sociological Study of Contemporary Art in Russia
This chapter explores a book that delves into the post-socialist art scene in Russia, discussing the sociological aspects of art and the struggles for power and legitimacy within the field. It examines the development of an autonomous art field in Russia, the influence of external forces on art, and the differences between the last Soviet generation and the first post-socialist generation of Russian artists.
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