Comments on: Post-Documentary, Post-Photography – Martha Rosler (2001)

By: Hugh

Hugh — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:40:10 +0000

Thanks for your comment Vincent. I get the impression that you would not be counted as Rosler’s number one fan I too struggle with the notion of removing aesthetics from the equation and totally agree with you that photographers should continue to do what they do. I wouldn’t agree with your characterisation of Rosler as an attention-seeking narcissist though. Her writing is somewhat provocative but I dont see any harm in that – even, or maybe especially, if you disagree.

By: Vincent Pucciarelli

Vincent Pucciarelli — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:16:05 +0000

…One can easily conclude from Roslers writings that they are irresponsible and more about the ego of the writer than about the subject. Objectivity is pure nonsense. No human being has ever achieved it. And most likely no one ever will. No aesthetics? Even this is an aesthetic. Photographers should do their work as they see fit and ignore attention seeking narcissists.

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