Is it possible to view and appreciate a piece of art without understanding its cultural context?
For a fair portion of the reading Bourriaud discusses this notion of the “other”. I am not sure if I can say clearly one way or another on the matter. I feel as though it is possible to appreciate an object without understanding where it comes from. However, as Bourriaud suggests meaning can be lost in translation “The irreducible remainder”. After doing some thinking about this particular statement, I am not sure how much of anything is fully understood. We all have our own interpretations based on historical, environmental, and social influences. Most things are highly contextual. I feel as though this idea is highly westernized and highly imperialistic. As we discussed in class, the artist is rarely present to delve into the meaning behind his artwork. The viewer is the one that places meaning on the piece in relation to her or himself.
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