For the first time in English, experience "On Contemporary Art," an influential speech by renowned novelist César Aira. Translated by Katherine Silver, with a foreword by Will Chancellor and an afterword by Alexandra Kleeman, this book bridges the gap between literature and visual art.

Aira challenges conventional thinking about art appreciation, exploring critical questions such as:

• How do art copies impact the value of the original?
• How does language both enhance and limit our understanding of art?

Blending art analysis with storytelling, Aira delves into the creative process, the limitations of language in describing art, and the ever-evolving nature of artistic interpretation.

Discover how art is made, how we perceive it, and how our understanding of art changes over time.