Sorted Books | Nina Katchadourian | The Art Assignment

The video explores Nina's artistic journey, focusing on her 'Sorted Books' project, where she creates visual poems by arranging book spines. Currently, she is working with William S. Burroughs' library. The video discusses her approach to understanding people through their book collections, the assignment to create book clusters, and the influence of other artists. It also delves into the concept of archiving and the artistic process, emphasizing the physicality of books.

What personal reflections does Nina have regarding her own book collection?

What does Nina believe is the role of an artist in relation to their subject matter?

How does Nina's approach to books differ from simply listing their titles?