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"To the Collector Belong the Spoils: Modernism and the Art of Appropriation" by Annie Pfeifer explores the practice of modernist collecting and its connection to creativity. Pfeifer argues that modernist collectors not only preserve objects but also decontextualize and transform them, giving them their own intrinsic value. The book also highlights the dark side of modernist collecting, drawing parallels between it and the despoliation practiced in colonial territories. Pfeifer examines the works of Henry James, Walter Benjamin, and Carl Einstein to illustrate the themes of possession, acquisition, and spoliation in modernist collecting. The book offers thought-provoking insights into the motivations and methods of modernist collectors. [Extracted from the article] |
