Über die Freiheit in der Kunst

What does freedom in art mean when it is claimed today in equal measure by artistic production, the autonomy of the artwork, and aesthetic experience? Through a constellative line of thought that weaves together approaches from the philosophy of art, phenomenology, and art criticism, this book examines the relationship between production, the artwork, aesthetic experience, potential impact, and reflection. Analyses of artworks are linked to sociopolitical, intellectual-historical, and philosophical questions. In this way, the book develops a concept of artistic autonomy grounded in the aesthetics of mediation, one that does not unilaterally dissolve its conditions but rather defines them within their inherent tension.