{"id":62980,"date":"2018-03-19T15:35:11","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T14:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleek-mag.com\/?p=62980"},"modified":"2018-03-19T15:35:11","modified_gmt":"2018-03-19T14:35:11","slug":"wolfgang-tillmans-sleek-reads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleek-mag.com\/de\/article\/wolfgang-tillmans-sleek-reads\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolfgang Tillmans\u2019 neues Buch seziert die Wahrheit im Zeitalter der Postwahrheit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIn 2005, celebrated photographer of contemporary culture Wolfgang Tillmans felt he could no longer express what he wanted to say through photography alone. In response, he started to arrange newspaper clippings, photographs, drawings and objects in playful compositions on tabletops in a project that continues to the present day. The project, entitled \u201ctruth study centre<\/a>\u201d, examines what Tillmans refers to as the \u201cscience of truth\u201d by making connections and comparisons between a variety of ephemera. For Tillmans, these arrangements can be understood as a type of collage consisting of minute fragments of a bigger global picture.<\/span>
\nIn many respects, \u201ctruth study centre\u201d is the basis of \u201cWhat is Different\u201d, the sixty-fourth edition of the Jahresring<\/a> \u2013 the longest running yearbook for contemporary culture in Germany \u2013 which on this occasion is edited by Tillmans. As with \u201ctruth study centre\u201d, the subject of the book is truth, but this time Tillmans is less interested in \u201cjuxtaposing a cacophony of voices\u201d than he is in examining how truth is formed, including where it exists in the brain. Tillmans poses the question: how did we get to where we are now \u2013 a period in which the fragility of truth is continually tested. In particular, \u201cWhat is Different\u201d concerns a psychological theory known as the \u201cbackfire effect\u201d, which argues that if people are convinced by a statement they will continue to believe it is true even after being presented with the facts that prove it is a fallacy.<\/span>
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\n\u201cWhat is Different\u201d is a highly original and intellectual artist\u2019s book that interweaves Tillmans own photographs, found images and press cuttings with interviews and essays. In order to explore this fraught subject, he interviewed a number of scientists, publicists, politicians and experts to access the contemporary situation where emotion more often than not overrides objective and considered thought. This is especially urgent in an era when politicians claim that people \u201chave had enough of experts<\/a>\u201d. In retaliation, Tillmans presents a clear-sighted and rational study rooted in scientific and sociological research. \u201cWhat is Different\u201d seeks evidence over emotion. As Tillmans writes, \u201cI need to observe. Not just talk and shout\u201d.<\/span>
\nThe interviews and essays cover a range of timely talking points, including fake news, the filter bubble, extremism, resurgent nationalism, populism and digital tribalism. In one relevant essay, \u201cThe Power of Political Emotions\u201d, philosophy professor Phillip H<\/span>\u00fc<\/span>bl of the University of Stuttgart writes, \u201cWhen individuals with an intuitive style of thinking are shown that their beliefs are inconsistent, they tend to dig in their heels rather than revise their position. The desire that the world conform to their own norms is stronger than the interest in the truth\u201d. This statement, which summarises the key theme of the book, is aptly illustrated by a photograph of a woman whose printed t-shirt reads, \u201cPeople will believe something even though the opposite is true\u201d.<\/span>
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\nHowever, it is not just about the cerebral texts: the images and collage-like compositions are compelling on their own terms, many of which have been printed using a colour photocopier from the ’90s. Recognisable Tillmans-style photographs sit beside reproduced screenshots and news headlines to create a startling record of our times. In this way, the cut and paste format becomes the most suitable medium to explore juxtaposing thoughts and ideas, allowing for new connections and comparisons to occur. <\/span>
\nUltimately, \u201cWhat is Different\u201d represents a desire for openness, curiosity, careful observation and humility. It is a plea to recognise how, aside from our differing politics, we all require the kindness and grace of others. Another photograph depicts a man whose slogan tee reads, \u201cDon\u2019t look down on anybody \u2026 Unless you are helping them up\u201d. This sentiment is echoed in an extract from a poem by the artist Laurie Anderson, reproduced in fine print at the corner of a page, \u201ccause we don\u2019t know where we come from\/ we don\u2019t know what we are\/ so when you see a man who\u2019s broken \/ pick him up and carry him\u201d. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n\u201cWhat is Different\u201d is published by Sternberg Press and is available to order hier<\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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