When Trash Becomes Art, Lea Vergine
TRASH Rubbish Mongo
What if trash doesn’t mark the end—but the beginning of art?
In When Trash Becomes Art, art critic Lea Vergine explores how 20th- and 21st-century artists transform discarded objects and waste into powerful works of art. From Kurt Schwitters to Louise Bourgeois, and from Cindy Sherman to Andreas Serrano, this book reveals how 'trash' becomes a medium for expressing themes such as consumerism, alienation, and impermanence.
Vergine’s approach is both broad and insightful: she examines not only visual art, but also how waste materials appear in architecture, dance, music, theater, and film. Her essays are sharp, culturally informed, and richly illustrated. She argues that trash is not just a material, but a symbol of risk, seduction, and creative freedom.
Lea Vergine (1938–2020) was a renowned Italian art critic and curator. She authored several influential books on avant-garde and performance art, including Body Art and Performance and Art on the Cutting Edge. With When Trash Becomes Art, she offers a fascinating contribution to art history and the ongoing dialogue on sustainability and aesthetics.
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Product Information
- Title: When Trash Becomes Art – TRASH Rubbish Mongo
- Author: Lea Vergine
- Editor/Introduction: Lea Vergine
- Publisher: Skira Editore S.p.A., Milan
- ISBN: 9788876247286
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback with dust jacket
- Pages: 180
- Illustrations: Yes
- Edition: Illustrated edition (2007)
- Dimensions: 5.91 x 8.27 x 0.59 inches
- Weight: approx. 544 g
- Condition: Excellent, almost like new
- EAN: 9788876247286
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