Gardar Eide Einarsson: Versuchsstation des Weltuntergangs

A first-time monograph for young Norwegian artist and provocateur
Gardar Eide Einarsson accompanies his in-depth survey Versuchsstation
des Weltuntergangs (Experimental Doomsday Station), held at the
Bergen Kunsthall. Einarsson is one of the sharpest contemporary
critics of machismo street culture; his multimedia productions don't so
much celebrate freedom from authority as they cleverly demonstrate
the painful limits of transgressive acts. Documented is a large cross
selection of work, including large-scale neon signs, graffiti-like
paintings, gallery installations and photography, spanning more than
a decade. Three commissioned essays from Index magazine editor
Bob Nickas, philosopher Nick Land and art historian Martin Herbert.
This generously illustrated book also includes unique works included
in the 2008 Whitney Biennial.