Postmodernism

Sneaky author tricks

A novel within a novel is a clever touch, but are postmodern writers abusing their readers' patience?

Laura Miller Friday, Mar 29, 2013 11:45 AM UTC 14
Entertainment Books, Fiction, Postmodernism

Labeling everyday objects as postmodern "art" is dangerous, as the creators of "Portlandia" demonstrated last week VIDEO

Kyle Chayka, Hyperallergic Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 7:27 PM UTC
All Salon Video, Hyperallergic, Portlandia

For the objectivist philosopher, the question isn't "what is art?" but "what isn't?" The answer: Almost everything!

Jillian Steinhauer, Hyperallergic Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 8:43 PM UTC
Life Visual Artists, Objecthood

Widely dismissed upon release, the novel has re-emerged as proof that Don DeLillo is an artist-prophet

Cornel Bonca, LA Review of Books Friday, Sep 14, 2012 6:45 PM UTC 10
Entertainment LA Review of Books, Don DeLillo

His newest novel, which treads similar ground as "Money," features an oddly sentimental turn

Brian Finney, LA Review of Books Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 8:28 PM UTC
Entertainment LA Review of Books, Martin Amis

The English author discusses his most lasting influences

Five Books, The Browser Monday, Aug 20, 2012 11:45 AM UTC
Life The Browser, Will Self

Conceptual art edition

Cat Weaver, Hyperallergic Saturday, Jul 14, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 28
Entertainment Hyperallergic, Art, Postmodernism