Loan Exhibition Of The Works Of Gustave Courbet
This book is a catalog of a loan exhibition of the works of Gustave Courbet that was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1919. It includes reproductions of his paintings and a commentary on his life and work. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Rubens
An in-depth exploration of the life and art of Peter Paul Rubens, one of the most important painters of the Baroque era. Lee and Michel expertly situate Rubens's work within its historical and cultural context, and provide a wealth of detail on the artist's techniques, influences, and aesthetic vision.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Edwin Davis French, 1851-1906
This catalogue provides readers with an in-depth look at the work of Edwin Davis French, an engraver whose work has been highly influential in the field. The book contains examples of his engraved work as well as original designs, and it is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in engraving. The accompanying descriptions and analysis provide valuable insights into the techniques and innovations used by French.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Memorials of William Mulready, R.a
Memorials of William Mulready RA is a biographical work that details the life and career of the British artist William Mulready. The book is written by Frederic George Stephens, a noted art critic and writer of the Victorian era. It includes analysis of Mulready's work, along with personal anecdotes and insights into his life. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of 19th century Britain.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Pigot’s Coloured Views. The Isle Of Wight
A stunning collection of illustrated views of the Isle of Wight, from the renowned artist Frederick Calvert. Featuring beautifully engraved and hand-colored images, this book is a must-have for art lovers and collectors alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Literary Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds
This book is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of the greatest English painters of the 18th century. It includes a memoir of the author, with remarks on his professional character and illustrative of his principles and practice. With this book, readers can gain valuable insights into the life and work of this celebrated artist.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
International Law and The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Join author Philip Gilbert Hamerton on a journey to the Scottish Highlands, where he sets up camp and spends his time painting the beautiful landscapes around him. Along the way, he shares his thoughts and musings on the art of painting. This unique blend of travelogue and artistic commentary is sure to inspire and delight readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Michelangelo's Art of Devotion in the Age of Reform
In this volume, Emily A. Fenichel offers an in-depth investigation of the religious motivations behind Michelangelo's sculpture and graphic works in his late period. Taking the criticism of the Last Judgment as its point of departure, she argues that much of Michelangelo's late oeuvre was engaged in solving the religious and artistic problems presented by the Counter-Reformation. Buffeted by critiques of the Last Judgment, which claimed that he valued art over religion, Michelangelo searched for new religious iconographies and techniques both publicly and privately. Fenichel here suggests a new and different understanding of the artist in his late career. In contrast to the received view of Michelangelo as solitary, intractable, and temperamental, she brings a more nuanced characterization of the artist. The late Michelangelo, Fenichel demonstrates, was a man interested in collaboration, penance, meditation, and experimentation, which enabled his transformation into a new type of religious artist for a new era.
The City as Subject
In The City as Subject, Carolyn S. Loeb examines distinctive bodies of public art in Berlin: legal and illegal murals painted in West Berlin in the 1970s and 1980s, post-reunification public sculptures, and images and sites from the street art scene. Her careful analyses show how these developed new architectural and spatial vocabularies that drew on the city's infrastructure and daily urban experience. These works challenged mainstream urban development practices and engaged with citizen activism and with a wider civic discourse about what a city can be. Loeb extends this urban focus to her examination of the extensive outdoor installation of the Berlin Wall Memorial and its mandate to represent the history of the city's division. She studies its surrounding neighborhoods to show that, while the Memorial adopts many of the urban-oriented vocabularies established by the earlier works of public art she examines, it truncates the story of urban division, which stretches beyond the Wall's existence. Loeb suggests that, by embracing more multi-vocal perspectives, the Memorial could encourage the kind of participatory and heterogeneous construction of the city championed by the earlier works of public art.
Alma Allen: Nunca Solo
Site-specific sculptures in dialogue with pre-Columbian works, from a midcareer American artist known for his use of natural materialsThis catalog follows the 2022 exhibition of works by US-born, Mexico-based sculptor Alma Allen (born 1970) in Diego Rivera's iconic Museo Anahuacalli in Mexico City. Through 26 newly commissioned sculptures installed among the volcanic architecture and grounds of the museum, this volume delves into Allen's ongoing engagement with time, form and hybridity. The publication features more than 70 illustrations alongside a long-form interview with the artist by exhibition curator Karla Ni簽o de Rivera, an analysis on site specificity by world-renowned architect Mauricio Rocha and an essay concerning the mythologies shared across Rivera's and Allen's work by curator and critic Mimi Zeiger. The symbolic and ritualistic potentials enacted by Allen's contemporary intervention are in dialogue with Mesoamerican culture. Informed by the unique experience of how time is perceived at Museo Anahuacalli--where the ancient and present collide--the authors discuss different facets of the museum and collection (the Aztec goddess Coatlicue, the energy of Colima figures and these objects' historical use as portals into other worlds) in relation to Allen's work.
Portraits of Dr. William Harvey
Explore the life and work of Dr. William Harvey through this collection of portraits that showcases the man who discovered the circulation of blood. This publication is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of medicine and science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Van Dyck; Volume 2
This book is a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck. Filled with detailed analysis of his paintings and insights into his life, this book is a must-read for art lovers everywhere.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Grazia Varisco: Contemporary Paths 1957-2022
Surveying six decades of work from a pioneer of programmed and kinetic artItalian artist and designer Grazia Varisco (born 1937) is known for her contributions to programmed and kinetic art. This 60-year overview surveys her vast career through a selection of minimalist sculptures and installations which showcase her dynamic use of nascent computer technology.
The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba the Anime
Lose yourself in this incredible collection of art from the ultra-popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime! The incredible designs and thrilling animation of global smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have cemented its place as one of the most popular anime series of all time! The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Anime collects a wide variety of art, illustrations, and production material from the show, artfully crafted by popular animation studio ufotable. The book includes over 300 illustrations primarily created for the Tanjiro Kamado Unwavering Resolve arc and features an exclusive cover illustration by Akira Matsushima, character designer and chief animation director for the series.
Homer Martin, Poet in Landscape
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the works of the 19th-century American artist Homer Martin, whose landscapes were renowned for their vivid, atmospheric quality. It explores Martin's unique style and noteworthy contributions to the art world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Glass Vessels in the South Kensington Museum
This book is a descriptive catalogue of the glass vessels in the South Kensington Museum. It provides invaluable information on the design, production, and function of glass vessels throughout history, including their use in rituals and ceremonies. The author also includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of each piece, making it a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life of Sir David Wilkie
This comprehensive biography of Sir David Wilkie provides a detailed account of the life and works of one of Britain's most celebrated artists. The book contains Wilkie's journals and selected letters, as well as critical commentary on his paintings. Art historians and enthusiasts will find this book to be an invaluable resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Thomas Gainsborough
As one of the greatest British portrait painters of the 18th century, Thomas Gainsborough's impact on Western art is hard to overstate. In this beautiful monograph, Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower provides insightful analysis and stunning illustrations, showcasing the full range of Gainsborough's talent and influence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Works of Antonio Canova, in Sculpture and Modelling
Antonio Canova is one of the most celebrated sculptors in history, and this book showcases his most famous works in stunning detail. From his intricate sculptures of mythological figures to his grand monuments, this is a must-have for any art lover's library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Memoirs of Benvenuto Cellini
Step into the world of Renaissance Florence with this captivating memoir by one of the period's most well-known artists. From his apprenticeship with the great sculptor Donatello to his encounters with the powerful Medici family, Cellini's life is filled with drama, intrigue, and artistic achievement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Icons of Style - Taylor Swift
Global sensation. Pop icon. Fashion star. Taylor Swift's pop culture reign shows no sign of slowing. From her humble beginnings as a teenage country singer to her record-breaking Eras stadium tour, Taylor Swift's mastery as a musician is beyond question. But less spoken about is her command of visuals and aesthetics to round out her musical visions. From the romantic, sweeping silhouettes of her Speak Now era to the punky, brooding looks she rocked during Reputation, Taylor's ability to create whole worlds - rooted in fashion - around each of her albums is electric. With this beautiful guide to her style trajectory, key looks and signature pieces, dive into the stunning world of Taylor Swift's style. A fun and complete guide to a modern-day icon's signature style.
The Masterpieces of Rembrandt;
This book showcases the masterpieces of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, one of the greatest artists of the Dutch Golden Age. With stunning reproductions of his work and insightful commentary, this book provides a window into the mind of a true master.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Story of the ”Grafton” Portrait of William Shakespeare ”aetatis Svae 24, 1588,” With an Account of the Sack and Destruction of the Manor House of Grafton Regis by the Parliamentary Forces on Chris
This book tells the fascinating story of the Grafton portrait of William Shakespeare, one of the few portraits that is believed to have been painted during his lifetime. It also provides a detailed account of the destruction of the Grafton Regis manor house during the English Civil War.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Divine Feminist
A collection of art and poetry by a multitude of genius, glorious womxn and non-binary folx who have found the divine in all places-their bodies, their cities, in heartbreak and politics, in sex and motherhood-and for who art and literature are both a form of spiritual practice and an act of protest. Featuring: Elisabet VelasquezYesenia MontillaDarla HimelesMarina CarreiraLillian RibeiroDanielle ScottCindy Goncalves Danielle Bero Grisel Acosta paulA nevesEJ ColenKathleen KreminsLynne McEniry
The Water-colours Of J. M. W. Turner
This book is a catalog of the watercolor works of the British artist J.M.W. Turner, featuring reproductions of his paintings and commentary on their style and significance. It offers insight into the legacy of this celebrated artist and his influence on the development of the watercolor tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Don't Kill the Birthday Girl
Since his first visit to Taos at age nineteen, Jerry Jordan was captured by the land, sky, and Indigenous peoples of Northern New Mexico. I will never forget the feeling of awe, he says. I remember taking a deep breath and thinking, How would I paint that? Six decades later, Jordan remains in awe with each colorful canvas conveying his oneness with the common threads that unite people across time and place. This insider's look at Jordan's career highlights times of agony and defeat, chance encounters, and divine interventions. It's an inspired tale in which Jordan reminds us that we are all riding on the back of hope, pointing our face toward our dreams . . . and walking our destiny with the God-given talent placed in our DNA. Often compared to art by the fabled Taos Society of Artists, Jordan's paintings are distinguished by loads of paint, vibrant pigments, animated brushwork, pulsing patterns, and titles that speak to the soul.
Sensing the Future: Moholy-Nagy, Media and the Arts
How Moholy-Nagy anticipated and critiqued the hyperstimulation of the digital ageLife in the digital era regularly induces a sense of deluge. Sensing the Future: Moholy-Nagy, Media and the Arts considers the impact of technologized modernity by exploring how it was addressed in the work of L獺szl籀 Moholy-Nagy--artist, photographer, Bauhaus teacher and a keen advocate for the integration of technology and industry into the arts. Moholy-Nagy felt that people needed guidance to cope with a technologized, hyperstimulating environment, and broached ideas of immersion, interactivity and bodily participation, offering a critique of modern disembodiment. His ideas informed thinkers such as Walter Benjamin, John Cage, Sigfried Giedion and Marshall McLuhan.Was Moholy-Nagy at once a pioneer and a proto-critic of the digital? This book introduces this seminal figure to younger generations and includes responses to his work by contemporary artists. Widely praised upon its original publication in 2014, this volume is now issued in a slightly revised edition with new images and corrections.Oliver A.I. Botar (born 1957) is a professor of art history at the University of Manitoba in Canada. He is the author of Technical Detours: The Early Moholy-Nagy Reconsidered (2006) and A Bauh瓣usler in Canada: Andor Weininger in the 50s (2009).
Peter Busk Linde: Who Speaks of Victory? to Endure Is All
Nearly a decade of collage-inspired paintings from an artist known for material experimentationCoupling defeat and despair with rebellious humor, Danish artist Peter Linde Busk (born 1973) explores the grotesque conditions of human existence. His meticulously composed figurations use a great variety of textures and techniques, often incorporating random material relics from previous works.
Red Aesthetics
Synthesizes the work of three titans of mid-century art and critical theory, proposing an aesthetics of the political and artistic left with a deft authority.
I Am Sorry
I. Am. Sorry. From Jack Bender, lead director / executive producer of the TV series Lost along with many other acclaimed shows, comes I Am Sorry--an unexpected and wholly unique take on what it means to be human. Through the lens of his original paintings, paired with intimate and occasionally satirical atonements, this out-of-the-box book is provocative, raw, and universally relatable. Bender's art illuminates people of all ages and from all walks of life, proposing that perhaps our biggest mistakes are our greatest opportunities to heal. I Am Sorry is a perfect coffee table book and an extraordinary gift.
Robert Hanson
A short history of Pacific Northwest artist Robert Hanson by his sister, detailing early influences on the man and his work. It includes commentaries by wife and fellow artist Judy Cooke, Bonnie Laing-Malcolmson, curator of Northwest art at the Portland Art Museum, Anne Johnson (interview of the artist entitled "I want the image to blow apart: A Conversation with Robert Hanson"), and D.K.Row of the Oregonian.
Mind Expressions
This poetry book has a total of over 130 poems, and most feature alongside: beautiful photography art. All of the poems are different from the next, in meaning and technique.Analytical in nature, each poem dives into various topics. With this are also syllable counts, where the number of syllables per line are counted and arranged. This brings forward a technical side to poetry writing, where it is precise and balanced.It is a skill that requires practice, where you hear the word for what it is, using mathematics while rhyming words together. All of the poetry features different rhyming forms.
Mind Expressions
This poetry book has a total of over 130 poems, and most feature alongside: beautiful photography art. All of the poems are different from the next, in meaning and technique.Analytical in nature, each poem dives into various topics. With this are also syllable counts, where the number of syllables per line are counted and arranged. This brings forward a technical side to poetry writing, where it is precise and balanced.It is a skill that requires practice, where you hear the word for what it is, using mathematics while rhyming words together. All of the poetry features different rhyming forms.
Najda in Ink
Art Catalogue dedicated to Stephen Najda's paintings.Stephen Najda is a precociously talented and prolific artist more commonly known for big, bold, hugely imaginative paintings, very much in the style of Picasso-Matisse-De Kooning. Najda in Ink explores a different aspect of the artist, the simplicity and beauty of Ink on paper.
Lavapen
If you lived in Berkeley, California from 1990 through 2013, you were likely exposed to the artwork of LaBash through the posters of shaman/performance artist Frank Moore. LaBash was Moore's live-in graphic designer and all-around "tech guy". Most of the work in this book was created for Moore's performance work and books, and for the zine, The Cherotic (r)Evolutionary, that they published from 1991-1999. It also includes work LaBash created for other artists like Barb Golden and the band, Mutant Press. "Michael LaBash has become known in the zine subculture for his complex drawings of a liquid melting erotic world of multi-gender dream creatures existing beyond taboo, morals and good taste." -Frank Moore
Georg Baselitz: La Boussole Indique Le Nord
Recent material experimentations from an acclaimed master of Neo-Expressionist figurative paintingPublished to accompany his 2023 exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac Paris, this stunning clothbound catalog gathers five recent series of paintings by the acclaimed German artist Georg Baselitz (born 1938), best known for his Neo-Expressionist works that were hugely influential in redefining 20th-century figurative art. Realized between 2020 and 2021, the paintings are characterized by the artist's novel use of materials, including a new transfer method as well as the unprecedented integration of fabric into his works, both marking significant developments in Baselitz's technique. Building upon his legacy as an iconic and pioneering figure in early Neo-Expressionism, these new works create, both conceptually and materially, a distinctive universe where the logic of collage coalesces with painting. The inventive and materially rich works on canvas are accompanied by a group of ink drawings.
Denzil Hurley
On the late post-conceptual paintings of the influential artist and educatorThe Barbados-born, Seattle-based painter Denzil Hurley (1949-2021) was a quietly influential figure in the art world throughout his life, dedicating much of his time to teaching at the University of Washington and to championing other artists.Hurley's interests in modular forms and structures involving squares and rectangles led him to consider the interconnectivity and conjunctions of paintings and signs, material and meaning, presence and absence, and the languages of painting and speech.Published in tandem with an exhibition of his work at Canada, this book is the first major publication on Hurley. The catalog focuses on Hurley's final paintings, a mixture of reductive post-conceptual painting and provisional construction methods of the African diaspora, including his spare "stick" and "glyphs" series.
Ron Mueck
Three decades of Ron Mueck's realist, pathos-laden portraits of human frailtyAfter garnering international attention for his stirring small-scale piece Dead Dad (1996-97), UK-based sculptor Ron Mueck (born 1958) became famed for his detailed, tender renderings of his subjects. Although breathtakingly lifelike, his works depart from realism in their scale, and are always either smaller than life-size or monumental. Published on the occasion of a much-anticipated exhibition at Fondation Cartier, this catalogue raisonn矇 expands upon the institution's 2013 publication. Spanning Mueck's 30-year career, it reproduces all of his sculptures through photographs and previously unpublished documents. Artist's notes, studio shots, preparatory drawings and photographs of models invite the reader to discover Mueck's creative process; contributions from scholars Justin Paton, Robert Rosenblum and Robert Storr, and philosopher Peter Sloterdijk, explore the major themes underlying his art.
Adrian Ghenie: The Fear of Now
New oil paintings and charcoal drawings fusing autobiographical reverie and histories of traumaRomanian-born, Berlin-based painter Adrian Ghenie (born 1977) merges art historical and contemporary cultural references--the art of Otto Dix and Philip Guston fused with the hybrid, monstrous aliens in the animated series Rick and Morty, for example. The Fear of Now follows this method, interrogating the intrusive influence of technology on everyday life while experimenting with technical processes that evoke both the heavily lined figures of Egon Schiele as well as the sensuality of the Baroque greats.This catalog presents this new body of oil paintings alongside their corresponding charcoal preparatory drawings. Contorted, amorphous self-portraits rendered in dusky pink, taupe, gray and blue share space with six large-scale paintings of Marilyn Monroe that reconceive Warhol's iconic silkscreen prints. An interview between the artist and curator Nicholas Cullinan also features.
Sean Scully: The Shadow of Figuration
A stunning showcase of the iconic Irish-born painter's soft geometric abstractionsThis exhibition catalog features large-scale paintings from Sean Scully's (born 1945) most formative series, alongside a selection of watercolors and a monumental sculpture. His work is characterized by the fusion of European painting traditions with the distinct language of American abstraction.
David Salle: Tree of Life
Salle's new allegorical painting cycle identifies the tree as an image of collective experiencePictures Generation painter, printmaker, photographer and stage designer David Salle (born 1952) began painting his Tree of Life series in 2019. These compositions are structured around brightly colored trees that simultaneously conceal and compose the scene unfolding behind them. Acting as a spine or an anchor, they appear to condition the interactions of the characters on either side, held in place as they are by the branching structure. The characters are borrowed from Peter Arno's midcentury illustrations for the New Yorker. The motif of the tree reverberates throughout the history of art, and Salle identifies the tree as a form of collective experience, a lineage of which we are all a part. This concise volume showcases these new paintings, the culmination of the celebrated Tree of Life series.
Kara Walker: White Shadows in Blackface
Themes and motifs in the art of Kara Walker, from blackface to abjection, by a leading art historianIn 2002, Kara Walker was selected to represent the United States at the prestigious S瓊o Paulo Art Biennial. Curator Robert Hobbs wrote extended essays on her work for this exhibition, and also for her show later that year at the Kunstverein Hannover. Because these essays have not been distributed in the US and remain among the most in-depth and essential investigations of her work, Karma is now republishing them in this new clothbound volume.Among the most celebrated artists of the past three decades, with over 93 solo exhibitions to her credit, including a major survey at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Walker is known for her tough, critical, provocative and highly imaginative representations of African Americans and whites reaching back to antebellum times. In his analysis, Hobbs looks at the five main sources of her art: blackface Americana, Harlequin romances, Julia Kristeva's concept of abjection, Stone Mountain's racist tourist attraction and the minstrel tradition.Robert Hobbs (born 1946) has written more than 50 books and catalogs, focusing on such artists as Milton Avery, Alice Aycock, Lee Krasner, Robert Smithson and Kehinde Wiley. Since 1991 he has held the Rhoda Thalhimer Endowed Chair of American Art in the School of Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University. Since 2004 he has served as a visiting professor at Yale University.Now based in New York, Kara Walker was born in Stockton, California, in 1969. She received her MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1994; soon afterward, Walker rose to prominence for her large, provocative silhouettes installed directly onto the walls of exhibition spaces.
Tokidoki: The Art of Simone Legno
Celebrate the vibrant world of tokidoki and the visionary behind it with this gorgeous picture-packed 350-page gift book.Step into the colorful universe of tokidoki, the global lifestyle brand that has captured hearts with its playful characters and bold designs.Tokidoki: The Art of Simone Legno is the ultimate showcase of the Italian artist's creative journey--from his early sketches to the iconic imagery that defines a pop culture phenomenon. This stunning volume is a must-have for fans of art, design, and Japanese-inspired aesthetics.Inside, you'll discover hundreds of illustrations that chronicle Legno's evolution as an artist. Explore the origins of beloved characters like Donutella, Cactus Friends, and Moofia, alongside rare concept art and behind-the-scenes insights into tokidoki's collaborations with fashion, gaming, and entertainment giants. Each page bursts with color and personality, reflecting Legno's unique ability to blend cute and edgy in a way that resonates worldwide.More than an art book, this is a celebration of creativity and community. Legno shares personal anecdotes, design philosophies, and the cultural influences that shaped tokidoki's identity. Whether you're a longtime collector or a newcomer to the brand, this book offers an intimate look at the passion and imagination fueling one of today's most recognizable design movements.Perfect for coffee tables, collector shelves, and gift lists, Tokidoki: The Art of Simone Legno is a visual feast and an inspiring testament to the power of art to connect people across cultures. Dive in and experience the magic that continues to make tokidoki a global icon.Tokidoki, which translates to "sometimes" in Japanese, is an internationally recognized and iconic lifestyle brand based on the vision of Italian artist Simone Legno and his partners, serial entrepreneurs Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold. Since debuting in 2005, tokidoki has amassed a cult-like following for its larger-than-life characters and emerged as a sought-after global lifestyle brand.Tokidoki offers an extensive range of products including apparel, handbags, cosmetics, accessories, toys, and more. Simone Legno, tokidoki's Chief Creative Officer, was born in Rome, and from a very young age developed a deep love of Japan and a fascination with world cultures. Combining Legno's unique talent and creativity with Mohajer's business acumen, tokidoki has grown exponentially. As an innovative company, tokidoki is known not only for its eye-popping aesthetic and criminally cute characters but also its megawatt partnerships.
Robert Longo: The New Beyond
Longo's "historical constructions" of the Abstract Expressionist canonRobert Longo's (born 1953) newest series of monumental charcoal drawings pay homage to the European pioneers of postwar art. Following his 2014 series of drawings based on American Abstract Expressionism, in this volume and its accompanying exhibition Longo explores the work of Karel Appel, Jean Dubuffet, Arshile Gorky, Asger Jorn, Yves Klein, Willem de Kooning, Maria Lassnig, Piero Manzoni, Joan Mitchell, Pierre Soulages, Wols and Zao Wou-Ki. By revisiting their work in a contemporary context, Longo offers this new body of work as a "historical construction," highlighting the continued influence of these artists and finding a present-day resonance in their ability to transcend through their work the fraught circumstances of a radically changing world. The book features color reproductions, close-up details and essays.
Alex Yudzon: A Room for the Night
A meditation on our uneasy relationship to the hotel as a liminal spaceAlex Yudzon (born 1977) creates ephemeral installations using only the furniture found inside his hotel rooms, which he stacks into precarious configurations, transforming these generic interiors into hallucinatory worlds where the laws of physics are suspended and dormant emotions released.
We may need to call on our cosmic friends
How do you integrate magic in your day-to-day life? Swedish author Carl Abrahamsson and American artist and psychoanalyst Vanessa Sinclair have successfully merged their interests in Psychoanalysis, Art and the Occult with their daily routines as a married couple. Every Monday on Patreon, they write about their ideas, theories, practices, experiences, collaborations, successes and perhaps even occasional failures, too. Once a year, their posts are antholgized into books like this one.Relentlessly rubbing out the boundaries between these interesting fields, Abrahamsson & Sinclair enthusiastically experiment with artistic expression in various media while strengthening agency and success in their occult work. All the while learning about themselves and each other in their quest for deeper insights.This book contains chapters on magic, mysticism, their relationships with Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, necromancy, the power of exposure and honesty, the cut-ups of William Burroughs and Brion Gysin as a magical technique, pathography, dreams, creativity, the unconscious, the dangers of inertia & entropy, occult documents from the "Society of Sentience," inspiration, herbal magic, writing a cut-up novel, meetings with infamous Satanist Anton LaVey, the tarot, keeping a diary, film as magic, glitchcraft, wisdoms of psychoanalysis, pansexuality, intuitive altar-building, initiation & secrecy, yoga, and much more.In their casual and inspiring style, Abrahamsson & Sinclair intimately share of themselves and their lives so that the readers can cherry-pick morsels of wisdom as they see fit. Included are also over a hundred color images: portraits, photographs, film stills, collages and cut-ups from Abrahamsson & Sinclair's vast and experimental output."Vanessa Sinclair is a female William Burroughs for the age of desperation." - Val Denham, artist"In marked contrast to the surface level reflections that the psychological model can be prone to, Vanessa Sinclair's work provides a necessary and significant counterweight. This work gives us a vital and re-energised perspective on how the insights of psychoanalytic thinking, language and artistic expression can have true transformative power..." - Steve Dee, author"Carl performs magick; he concretises meaning and brings forth revelation into his carefully focused vision." - Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, artist"Carl guides a new generation of thinkers into a future that asks what if and gets even more strange, surreal, beautiful, and mystical than one can dream." - Gabriela Herstik, author of Inner Witch: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Craft and Sacred Sex: The Magick and Path of the Divine Erotic."Carl Abrahamsson is not only among today's leading occult writers and artists, but is, in fact, one of this generation's most vital public intellectuals. Carl is our magickal Moses hoisting a fiery serpent in the cultural wilderness." - Mitch Horowitz, PEN Award-winning author of Occult America and Uncertain Places
