TWILIGHT OF THE MAGICIANS - DANIEL MUZYCZUK

Discover a fascinating journey through a little-known chapter in the history of post-Soviet art. Daniel Muzyczuk's book, "Twilight of the Magicians," is a groundbreaking work that helps to understand the genesis of contemporary ideological tensions. The author traces the metamorphosis of creators who moved from the nihilistic underground of the 1980s to the main stage of the ideological battles of the transformation era.

• In-depth analysis of cultural and ideological changes
• Fascinating story of post-Soviet artists
• Groundbreaking view on the genesis of contemporary tensions
• Unique sources and archival materials
• Insightful study of the transformation in Central and Eastern Europe
• Inspiring reading for art and history lovers
• Help in understanding contemporary ideological conflicts

The 1980s and 1990s in St. Petersburg and Gdańsk are a time of turbulent changes. Sergei Kurokhin, the author of the famous action "Lenin was a mushroom," becomes a national Bolshevik. Timur Novikov abandons the avant-garde for neo-academism. Zbigniew Sajnóg, the leader of Totart, finds the spiritual community Heaven. From the nihilism of the Necrorealists to the conspiracy theories of Alexander Dugin, the author traces the intellectual trajectory of a generation that moved from countercultural transgression to conservative orthodoxy.

The book "Twilight of the Magicians" reveals to the reader a previously unknown face of the end of the 20th century in Central and Eastern Europe. It is a story that says a lot about our present, about the roots of conflicts and tensions that still shape our world. Daniel Muzyczuk analyzes the transformation processes with extraordinary precision and insight, showing the complexity and multidimensionality of ideological changes.

The Krytyka Polityczna publishing house presents a publication that will surely interest all lovers of art history, culture and politics. "Twilight of the Magicians" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the modern world and its roots. This book is not only an analysis of the past, but also an attempt to understand the present and the future.

Edition details:

Pages: 416

Format: 205x135 mm

Year of publication: 2025

Cover: paperback