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Publisher Note

In Irrational, artist Francesco Jodice and curator Francesco Zanot dissect the rise of irrationality in modern life and society through an extensive and thought-provoking array of visual case studies. Addressing topics such as AI, fake news, post-truth, and new populism, this illustrated essay challenges our understanding of a world increasingly dominated by unpredictability. This text offers incisive insights into the chaotic forces shaping our present and future, prompting readers to reflect on the fragile balance between reason and chaos.

Table of Contents:
Irrational: A Indefinite Definition
Why Do We Talk About the Irrational Today?
Traces of Irrationality in Contemporary Society: The Mayor and the Sorcerer
Irrational and Contemporary Art: Obama’s Interpreter
After the Irrational
Case Studies

Art Theory

Irrational

— A Visual Directory to a World with No Reason

edited by Francesco Jodice, Francesco Zanot

Publisher
Release Place London, United Kingdom
Edition 1st edition
Release Date 2025
Credits
Artist: Various Authors
Identifiers
ISBN-13: 978-1-915743-91-6
Work  
Subform Essay
Topics Ai, Society, Web
Methods Essay, Photography
Language English
Format Paperback
Dimensions 10.0 × 14.8 cm
Pages 176