It creates an access for the public to titles such as available at the ICA. The stock covers a wide range of relevant titles in art and related theory (sociological, cultural, historical, philosophical works), and creates a relationship between, and an underlayment to the different collections of the museum.
Concentrated in its form, the piece functions as a compact 'machine' with a lot of content and consistence. Albeit the compactness, the content spreads beyond its literal borders, and in fact, makes vast inroads into diverse contemporary cultural issues. The Bookshop Piece creates a specific and important line of access to cultural theory, catalyzing - by direct availability- the possibility of critical thought inside the same arena where art is presented.
The Bookshop Piece creates a specific and important line of access to cultural theory and contemporary cultural issues, catalyzing - by direct availability- the possibility of critical thought inside the same arena where art is presented.