"This is a substantial contribution to the now ample literature on conceptual art...well written, presenting complex theoretical arguments in a clear and accessible way, and grounded in fact with extensive references to archival material and primary source publications." - Gustavo Grandal Montero (ARLIS/NA Reviews) "[D]ue to Bailey’s extensive archival research and critical rereadings, [this book] is the most comprehensive account of Art & Language’s international context to date." - Louisa Lee (Burlington Magazine) "Perspicaciously argued and comprehensively researched. . . . One of Bailey’s significant contributions is to bring clarity to the group’s diverse theoretical influences. . . ." - Vid Simoniti (Art History)
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction 1
1. A Model of a Possible Art World 13
2. A Research Program 44
3. Interplay 77
4. Foxes and Hedgehogs 109
5. Keep All Your Friends 141
Conclusion 172
Notes 183
Bibliography 215
Index 231