Kyle Chayka

"More than just a story of an abiding cultural preoccupation, The Longing For Less peels back the commodified husk of minimalism to reveal something surprising and thoroughly alive." -Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing "Thoughtful and absorbing . . . A superb outing from a gifted young critic that will spark joy in many readers." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Less is more”: Everywhere we hear the mantra. Marie Kondo and other decluttering gurus promise that shedding our stuff will solve our problems. We commit to cleanse diets and strive for inbox zero. Amid the frantic pace and distraction of everyday life, we covet silence-and airy, Instagrammable spaces in which to enjoy it. The popular term for this brand of upscale austerity, “minimalism,” has mostly come to stand for things to buy and consume. But minimalism has richer, deeper, and altogether more valuable gifts to offer.Kyle Chayka is one of our sharpest cultural observers. After spending years covering minimalist trends for leading publications, he now delves beneath this lifestyle's glossy surface, seeking better ways to claim the time and space we crave. He shows that our longing for less goes back further than we realize. His search leads him to the philosophical and spiritual origins of minimalism, and to the stories of artists such as Agnes Martin and Donald Judd; composers such as John Cage and Julius Eastman; architects and designers; visionaries and misfits. As Chayka looks anew at their extraordinary lives and explores the places where they worked-from Manhattan lofts to the Texas high desert and the back alleys of Kyoto-he reminds us that what we most require is presence, not absence. The result is an elegant new synthesis of our minimalist desires and our profound emotional needs.

A history and investigation of a world ruled by algorithms, which determine the shape of culture itself.From trendy restaurants to city grids, to TikTok and Netflix feeds the world round, algorithmic recommendations dictate our experiences and choices. The algorithm is present in the familiar neon signs and exposed brick of Internet cafes, be it in Nairobi or Portland, and the skeletal, modern furniture of Airbnbs in cities big and small. Over the last decade, this network of mathematically determined decisions has taken over, almost unnoticed—informing the songs we listen to, the friends with whom we stay in touch—as we’ve grown increasingly accustomed to our insipid new normal.This ever-tightening web woven by algorithms is called “Filterworld.” Kyle Chayka shows us how online and offline spaces alike have been engineered for seamless consumption, becoming a source of pervasive anxiety in the process. Users of technology have been forced to contend with data-driven equations that try to anticipate their desires—and often get them wrong. What results is a state of docility that allows tech companies to curtail human experiences—human lives—for profit. But to have our tastes, behaviors, and emotions governed by computers, while convenient, does nothing short of call the very notion of free will into question.In Filterworld, Chayka traces this creeping, machine-guided curation as it infiltrates the furthest reaches of our digital, physical, and psychological spaces. With algorithms increasingly influencing not just what culture we consume, but what culture is produced, urgent questions What happens when shareability supersedes messiness, innovation, and creativity—the qualities that make us human? What does it mean to make a choice when the options have been so carefully arranged for us? Is personal freedom possible on the Internet?To the last question, Filterworld argues yes—but to escape Filterworld, and even transcend it, we must first understand it.

À la manière d'un catalogue raisonné, cet ouvrage dédié à Josh Sperling, à la réalisation soignée (couverture reliée en toile, différents papiers), regroupe la plus grande partie de son travail, de 2013 à 2020. Au fil des pages, ses œuvres minimalistes sont présentées et classées par les formes géométriques et colorées qui composent son style. À la fin du livre, sont présentées des vues exceptionnelles de ses expositions à travers des lieux tels que les galeries Perrotin de Paris, Séoul, New York et Tokyo, la galerie At Bill Brady à Miami et la galerie Sorry we're closed à Bruxelles, sont montrées, afin de souligner sa présence internationale.Un index de l'ensemble de ses œuvres de 2013 à 2020 ferme le livre. Un texte écrit par Kyle Chayka ouvre le livre.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original UK ISBN and UK EDITION Cover Image In this Listing shall be Filterworld, Mind Body Miracle & The Master Mind 3 Books Collection Kyle Chayka journeys through this ever-tightening web woven by algorithms. He explores how online and offline spaces alike have been engineered for seamless consumption. How the lowest common denominator is promoted at the expense of the complex, diverse or challenging. How users of technology contend with data-driven equations that promise to anticipate their desires but often get them wrong. How the FIlterworld is determining the very shape of culture itself.Mind Body Mind Body Miracle provides you with an easy-to-use toolkit of healthy habits and daily disciplines to get your mindset and body working at their best. Whether you need focus and clarity to achieve a goal, want to take the health of your mind and body to the next level, or are seeking strength in adversity, this book will help to support your transformation. Mind Body Miracle will help you Build healthy new habits and disciplines into your daily routine.The Master Unleash the power of your mind! Delve into the secrets of mastering your mindset, taming resilience, and achieving unparalleled success.Know the powerful strategies to break free from limitations, manifest abundance, and push yourself towards your loftiest ambitions.Learn to shape your thoughts, channel your focus, and amplify your productivity. This guide illuminates the path to unlocking your mind's immense power.9781788708548/9781781332641/9789361564826