Victor Burgin Returning To Benjamin
Victor Burgin Returning To Benjamin
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《Returning to Benjamin》是英國觀念藝術家兼理論家 Victor Burgin 的重要批判性著作，最初於 2022 年由 MACK 出版社推出，並於 2025 年擴展發行新版《Returning to Benjamin: Art in the Age of AI》。本書核心在於重讀德國哲學家班雅明（Walter Benjamin）於 1935 年發表的經典文獻〈機械複製時代的藝術作品〉，並將其批判精神延伸至當代的數位科技、人工智慧（AI）與虛擬影像。 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
以下為本書的核心論點與結構概述：
核心論點：從「消解光環」到「媒介消亡」
- 歷史的對應：班雅明當年探討的是攝影與電影（當時的主流再現技術）如何衝擊傳統美學與藝術的「原創性」。Burgin 則提出，若要繼承班雅明的精神，今天必須針對當今的主導技術——數位與 AI——提出相同的詰問。
- 媒介的消融：班雅明發現攝影和電影消解了藝術品的「光環（Aura）」；而 Burgin 則進一步指出，現代的數位科技已經直接消解了「媒介（Medium）」本身的範疇。
- 不可見的相機：Burgin 認為，當代的相機與影像生成技術，已經深深地與「不可見（not visible）」的運算、數據和演算法交織在一起。 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
書籍版本與章節結構
此系列屬於 MACK 出版社的 DISCOURSE 系列小冊，篇幅精煉、批判性強： [1, 2, 3]
- 第一部分：數位複製（Digital Reproduction）：重新審視藝術與數位技術的關係，探討影像從物理膠捲轉向虛擬編碼的本質轉變。
- 第二部分：人工智慧（Artificial Intelligence）：深入思考 AI 生成影像（如文生圖技術）對視覺文化帶來的衝擊，以及影像存在的新條件。
- 延伸對話（Conversation）：新版中特別收錄了 Burgin 與新媒體理論家 Katrina Sluis 的深度對談郵件，對當下鋪天蓋地的 AI 視覺政治進行了即時的思辨。 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
適合哪些讀者？
"Returning to Benjamin" is an important critical work by British conceptual artist and theorist Victor Burgin. It was originally launched by MACK Press in 2022, and the new version of "Re Turning to Benjamin: Art in the Age of AI. The core of this book is to re-read the classic literature of art in the era of mechanical reproduction published by German philosopher Walter Benjamin in 1935, and to extend its critical spirit to contemporary digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual images.
Mackbooks.co.uk
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The following is an overview of the core arguments and structure of this book:
Core argument: from "dissolving the aura" to "the death of the medium"
Historical correspondence: At that time, Banyamin discussed how photography and film (the mainstream reproduction technology at that time) impacted the "originality" of traditional aesthetics and art. Burgin proposed that if we want to inherit the spirit of Benyamin, we must ask the same question about today's dominant technology - digital and AI.
Dissipation of media: Banyamin found that photography and film dissolved the "Aura" of works of art; while Burgin further pointed out that modern digital technology has directly dissolved the category of "Medium" itself.
Invisible camera: Burgin believes that contemporary camera and image generation technology have been deeply intertwined with "not visible" operations, data and algorithms.
Amazon.com
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Book version and chapter structure
THIS SERIES BELONGS TO THE DISCOURSE SERIES OF MACK PUBLISHING HOUSE, WHICH IS REFINED AND CRITICAL:
Mackbooks.co.uk
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Part I: Digital Reproduction: Re-examine the relationship between art and digital technology, and explore the essential transformation of images from physical film to virtual coding.
Part II: Artificial Intelligence: Think deeply about the impact of AI-generated images (such as Wenshengtu technology) on visual culture and the new conditions for the existence of images.
Extended Conversation: The new version specially includes an in-depth dialogue email between Burgin and new media theorist Katrina Sluis, which makes an instant perspective on the current overwhelming AI visual politics.
Perimeter Books
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Which readers are suitable for?
This book is highly recommended for readers who are interested in contemporary art theory, photography criticism, media philosophy and AI visual culture. For more details about the purchase and specifications, please refer to the book page on the official website of MACK.
Mackbooks.co.uk
Plus two
Mackbooks.co.uk
Plus six
The following is an overview of the core arguments and structure of this book:
Core argument: from "dissolving the aura" to "the death of the medium"
Historical correspondence: At that time, Banyamin discussed how photography and film (the mainstream reproduction technology at that time) impacted the "originality" of traditional aesthetics and art. Burgin proposed that if we want to inherit the spirit of Benyamin, we must ask the same question about today's dominant technology - digital and AI.
Dissipation of media: Banyamin found that photography and film dissolved the "Aura" of works of art; while Burgin further pointed out that modern digital technology has directly dissolved the category of "Medium" itself.
Invisible camera: Burgin believes that contemporary camera and image generation technology have been deeply intertwined with "not visible" operations, data and algorithms.
Amazon.com
Plus three
Book version and chapter structure
THIS SERIES BELONGS TO THE DISCOURSE SERIES OF MACK PUBLISHING HOUSE, WHICH IS REFINED AND CRITICAL:
Mackbooks.co.uk
One plus
Part I: Digital Reproduction: Re-examine the relationship between art and digital technology, and explore the essential transformation of images from physical film to virtual coding.
Part II: Artificial Intelligence: Think deeply about the impact of AI-generated images (such as Wenshengtu technology) on visual culture and the new conditions for the existence of images.
Extended Conversation: The new version specially includes an in-depth dialogue email between Burgin and new media theorist Katrina Sluis, which makes an instant perspective on the current overwhelming AI visual politics.
Perimeter Books
Plus two
Which readers are suitable for?
This book is highly recommended for readers who are interested in contemporary art theory, photography criticism, media philosophy and AI visual culture. For more details about the purchase and specifications, please refer to the book page on the official website of MACK.
Mackbooks.co.uk
Plus two
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