Die Kunst der Installation

This book is a critical exploration by philosopher Boris Groys of Ilya Kabakov’s installation art. It examines Kabakov’s pioneering “total installations,” immersive environments that blend narrative, space, and everyday objects to create complex social and cultural commentaries on Soviet life. Groys analyzes how Kabakov’s work challenges traditional art boundaries by integrating fictional characters, banal objects, and layered texts, emphasizing the role of the artist, artwork, and viewer within societal context. The book situates Kabakov’s installations as a unique art form that redefines visual experience through the interplay of text and space.