Simon Denny
Secret Power
NZ$85.00
A major publication from Mousse Publishing and Koenig Books to coincide with Simon Denny’s presentation at the Venice Biennale in 2015.
Simon Denny is known for his research-based art projects, which have explored such themes as technology obsolescence, corporate culture, national identity, and internet politics. Denny’s Venice project addresses the way that complex intelligence-gathering systems are represented visually, whether in sixteenth century Venice or the present day.
The Secret Power exhibition is taking place across two venues in Venice: the historic Marciana Library in the heart of the city, and the new terminal at Marco Polo International Airport. Denny’s presentation explores the Biennale, the Library, and the Airport as frames, hinting at geopolitical imperatives that cross-reference and distinguish each of them.
Produced in collaboration with designer David Bennewith, this fully illustrated volume is a substantial guide to this complex, layered project. With essays by curator Robert Leonard and art critic Chris Kraus, and an interview with Amsterdam-based graphic designers Metahaven.
Published in 2015
ISBN 978-88-6749-115-5
