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Richard Demarco co-founded the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh in
1963 and ran the vibrant Richard Demarco Gallery in Edinburgh for
almost 30 years. He promotes crosscultural dialogues and was the
first person to introduce Joseph Beuys in the UK. Joseph Beuys was
a German sculptor and creator of action performances, political
activist and teacher. This book explores the works, lectures and
'Actions' which resulted from the mutual hopes, inspirations and
shared values of Richard Demarco and Joseph Beuys, the innovative
and inspirational German postwar artist, from 1970 until Beuys'
death in 1986. Demarco, an avant-garde gallerist in Edinburgh, was
an early proponent of Scotland taking its place within the European
art world; Demarco recognised the visionary quality of Beuys' work
and visited him in Oberkassel in January 1970. In the hope of
focusing Beuys' attention on Scotland, he presented him with a set
of postcards depicting typical Scottish scenes. Beuys responded
with, 'I see the land of Macbeth, so when shall we two meet again,
in thunder, lightning or in rain?' They reunited in thundery
Edinburgh later that year and Demarco led him northwards along the
ancient track he calls 'The Road to Meikle Seggie'. This initial
experience of the Scottish landscape inspired Beuys, who felt a
strong connection with Celtic culture, and laid the foundation for
a remarkable artistic friendship which enriched the work of both
men. With photos from Demarco's personal collection and essays
spanning from 1970 to the present, this is an intimate and
intellectually rigorous look at a friendship seminal to the
development of art in Scotland over the last 40 years.
As featured in the New York Times, ARTnews, Colossal, Metropolis
and New York Magazine's The Strategist A groundbreaking A-Z survey
of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or
based in Africa Modern and Contemporary African art is at the
forefront of the current curatorial and collector movement in
today's art scene. This groundbreaking new book, created in
collaboration with a prestigious global advisory board, represents
the most substantial appraisal of contemporary artists born or
based in Africa available. Features the work of more than 300
artists, including El Anatsui, Marlene Dumas, David Goldblatt,
Lubaina Himid, William Kentridge, Julie Mehretu, Wangechi Mutu, and
Robin Rhode, as well as lesser-known names from across Africa, with
stunning and surprising examples of their art paired with
insightful texts that demonstrate their contribution to the
painting, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image, and
performance art. Advisory Panel: Alayo Akinkugbe, Kavita Chellaram,
Raphael Chikukwa, Julie Crooks, Tandazani Dhlakama, Oumy Diaw,
Janine Gaelle Dieudji, Ekow Eshun, Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba, Joseph
Gergel, Danda Jaroljmek, Omar Kholeif, Rose Jepkorir Kiptum, Alicia
Knock, Nkule Mabaso, Lucy MacGarry, Owen Martin, Aude Christel
Mgba, Bongani Mkhonza, Riason Naidoo, Paula Nascimento, Simon
Njami, Robert Njathika, Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi, Chika
Okeke-Agulu, Hannah O'Leary, Sean O'Toole, John Owoo, Brenda
Schmahmann, Mark Sealy, Yasmeen Siddiqui, and Joseph L. Underwood
Dickson Yewn is the quintessential modern-day literatus. His
contemporary jewellery is a crystallisation of thousands of years
of Chinese material history. Square rings rub shoulders with
antique porcelain forms, shapes taken from Ming furniture and the
geometric latticework found in Chinese architecture. Yewn focuses
on these traditional Chinese motifs, but also understands the
significance of different materials. Wood, one of the five elements
in Chinese philosophy, is present in most of his collections. To
wear a contemporary jewel by Dickson Yewn is to delve back into
China's works of art and its history, blended with a contemporary
twist. This new monograph of his work details the inspiration Yewn
has drawn from the Imperial court, exploring its influence on the
art of jewellery, from silks, embroidery, painting, architecture
and cloisonne enamel to courtesan culture. Beautiful, detailed
illustrations and photographs highlight Yewn's fealty to the
artisanal techniques employed by the Imperial courts. Esteemed
jewellery writer Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld invites the reader
to explore the deeper symbolism behind Yewn's jewels.
Forbes' "The Best Graphic Novels of 2022" list Cartoonist Zoe
Thorogood records 6 months of her own life as it falls apart in a
desperate attempt to put it back together again in the only way she
knows how. IT'S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH is an intimate
and metanarrative look into the life of a selfish artist who must
create for her own survival.
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Piet Mondrian had a decisive influence on the development of
painting from figuration to abstraction. On the occasion of his
150th birthday, Mondrian Evolution is dedicated to his multifaceted
work and artistic development. Initially working in the tradition
of Dutch landscape painting of the late 19th century, Symbolism and
Cubism subsequently took on great significance for him. It was not
until the early 1920s that the artist focused on a wholly
non-representational pictorial vocabulary, limited to the
rectangular arrangement of black lines with surfaces in white and
the primary colors blue, red and yellow. In separate chapters, this
path is traced through motifs such as windmills, dunes, and the
sea, farms reflected in the water, and plants in various forms of
abstraction.
The Channel Islands have charmed visitors for centuries, and this
collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the
islands' unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas
from Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark, scenes include sandy
beaches, walking trails along cliffs and beautiful inland valleys,
to scenic towns and defensive castles that have remained relatively
unchanged for centuries. Each stunning scene is full of intriguing
detail sure to fi re the imagination and make you reach for your
colouring pencils. There are absolutely no rules - you can choose
any combination of colours you like to bring these wonderful images
to life. Suitable for children. If you love the Channel Islands,
then you will love colouring them in!
Relax - take a moment to breathe. This delightful painting book
will help make space for your mind to calm down. It's filled with
exquisite scenes from the natural world that will help children -
and adults - focus on the here and now and let go of worries.
Simply brush water over the tranquil black and white designs to
reveal an inspiring array of beautiful colours. Includes an
introductory page with tips on mindfulness.
The final edition of the late Tom Phillips's 'defining masterpiece
of postmodernism'. In 1966 the artist Tom Phillips discovered A
Human Document (1892), an obscure Victorian romance by W.H.
Mallock, and set himself the task of altering every page, by
painting, collage or cut-up techniques, to create an entirely new
version. Some of Mallock's original text remains intact and through
the illustrated pages the character of Bill Toge, Phillips's
anti-hero, and his romantic plight emerges. First published in
1973, A Humument - as Phillips titled his altered book - quickly
established itself as a cult classic. From that point, the artist
worked towards a complete revision of his original, adding new
pages in successive editions. That process is now finished. This
final edition presents an entirely new and complete version of A
Humument. It includes a revised Introduction by the late artist, in
which he reflects on the 50-year project, and 92 new illustrated
pages.
Explore the landscapes and places that inspired great art: find
peace in Monet's lily-filled garden oasis, climb Mount Fuji on a
printmaker's pilgrimage, sail with Gauguin to the South Pacific to
stretch your imagination, or contemplate light and the changing
seasons on Chelsea Embankment. Artistic Places is a stunningly
hand-illustrated, visionary guide for seekers of beauty, rare tales
and cultural riches. Find yourself instantly transported to the
places where great artists have sought refuge, found their
inspiration and changed the course of art history forever. Susie
Hodge, bestselling author and art historian, presents 25 famous and
forgotten artistic destinations around the world, and connects
these to the artists they inspired. In keeping with the Inspired
Traveller's Guide series design, each entry is accompanied by
specially commissioned illustrations from Amy Grimes which
perfectly evoke the wonders that first attracted the masters, while
Hodge delves into each location's curious history with insightful
stories both in and beyond the canon. So take a leaf out of your
favourite artist's sketchbook and discover the places they loved
best. Artists and locations include: J.A.M Whistler in London,
England John Constable in Suffolk, England Barbara Hepworth in St
Ives, England Paula Rego in Cascais and Estoril, Portugal Pablo
Picasso and Guernica, Spain Salvador Dali in Catalonia, Spain
Claude Monet in Giverny, France Vincent van Gogh in Arles, France
Rene Magritte in Brussels, Belgium Paul Klee in Bern, Switzerland
Michelangelo in Florence, Italy Canaletto in Venice, Italy Johannes
Vermeer in Delft, Netherlands Anni Albers in Dessau, Germany Caspar
David Friedrich in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany Gustav
Klimt and Lake Attersee, Austria Edvard Munch in Oslo, Norway Hilma
af Klint and Lake Malaren, Sweden Henri Matisse in Tangier, Morocco
Hokusai on Mount Fuji, Japan Paul Gauguin in Papeete and Papeari,
Tahiti Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York, USA Grant Wood in Iowa,
USA Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico, USA Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan,
Mexico Each book in the Inspired Traveller's Guides series offers
readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide
to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series,
explore intriguing: Spiritual Places, Literary Places, Hidden
Places and Mystical Places.
Last published in a nineteenth-century catalogue, the distinguished
Torlonia Collection of more than 600 priceless Greek and Roman
works marbles and bronzes, reliefs and sarcophagi, depictions of
gods, and portraits of emperors is one of the most important
assemblages of classical sculptures still in private hands anywhere
in the world. This eagerly awaited volume presents a selection of
nearly 100 sculptures, which have been chosen for their quality and
historic significance and which will be featured in an
unprecedented exhibition designed by David Chipperfield and held in
the Villa Caffarelli, near the Musei Capitolini in Rome, before
touring globally. The legendary aura surrounding this, Rome s last
princely collection, is due not only to its extraordinary scope and
the high quality of the works, but also to the fact that the
collection has not been available to the public for decades. This
revelatory book features multiple essays by leading experts on the
history of the collection and scholarly entries for the works
detailing important discoveries made through archaeological
research as well as the cleaning and conservation of the
sculptures.
The book showcases 75 beautiful words evocative of the wild, from
all around the world, that describe natural happenings in nature.
It includes words that describe weather, or a feeling you have when
in nature as well as sensory words that explain the smell or sound
of a place. The words used to express what is seen in the world are
vital to an appreciation of it - language is a key component in the
call of the wild. As words vanish from a language, it follows that
what they describe may disappear. Words deepen understanding of
what is seen, and what is seen comes more vividly to life through
the words used to describe it. As the natural world and the time
spent in it diminish in the face of modern life, it's more vital
than ever to recall it into being with the magic of language. Each
of the 75 words will have a 100-word description, including its
pronunciation, a geographical/historical/cultural background, as
well as reflecting on the emotional/mindful response the natural
phenomenon can inspire. Each word will be paired with an
illustration Examples of words: Mangata. Sweden. Noun. The path of
light that the moon makes on water. Sugar weather. Canada. Noun. A
period of warm days and cold nights - the perfect weather to start
the sap flowing in maple trees. Rudenja. Lithuania. The way nature
begins to feel as autumn takes hold and the vestiges of summer
disappear. Komorebi. Japan. Noun. Beams of sunlight filtering down
through the trees.
Decades' worth of images have been distilled down to 512 pages of
photographs in this ultimate retrospective collection of Nobuyoshi
Araki's work, selected by the artist himself. First published as a
Limited Edition and now back in a new format to celebrate TASCHEN's
40th anniversary, the curation delves deep into Araki's best-known
imagery: Tokyo street scenes; faces and foods; colorful, sensual
flowers; female genitalia; and the Japanese art of kinbaku, or
bondage. As girls lay bound but defiant and glistening petals
assume suggestive shapes, Araki plays constantly with patterns of
subjugation and emancipation, death and desire and with the
slippage between serene image and shock. Describing his bondage
photographs as "a collaboration between the subject and the
photographer", Araki seeks to come closer to his female subjects
through photography, emphasizing the role of spoken conversation
between himself and the model. In his native Japan, he has attained
cult status for many women who feel liberated by his readiness to
photograph the expression of their desire. About the series TASCHEN
is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in
1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing,
helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art,
anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we
celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our
company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the
stars of our program-now more compact, friendly in price, and still
realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.
A unique collective portrait of the United Kingdom during the
national lockdown of 2020. Introduction by The Duchess of
Cambridge. Text by Lemn Sissay MBE. Sunday Times Bestseller. 'Every
bookcase should have this book' 'Beautifully heart-warming' and 'a
keepsake for years to come'. Focused on three key themes - Helpers
and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness, this book
presents a unique portrait of the UK during the 2020 lockdown,
through 100 community photographs. The net proceeds from the sale
of the book will be equally split to support the work of the
National Portrait Gallery and Mind, the mental health charity
(registered 219830) Spearheaded by The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron
of the National Portrait Gallery, Hold Still was an ambitious
community project to create a unique collective portrait of the UK
during lockdown. People of all ages were invited to submit a
photographic portrait, taken in a six-week period during May and
June 2020, focussed on three core themes - Helpers and Heroes, Your
New Normal and Acts of Kindness. From these, a panel of judges
selected 100 portraits, assessing the images on the emotions and
experiences they conveyed. Featured here in this publication, the
final 100 images present a unique and highly personal record of
this extraordinary period in our history of people of all ages from
across the nation. From virtual birthday parties, handmade rainbows
and community clapping to brave NHS staff, resilient keyworkers and
people dealing with illness, isolation and loss. The images convey
humour and grief, creativity and kindness, tragedy and hope -
expressing and exploring both our shared and individual
experiences. Presenting a true portrait of our nation in 2020, this
publication includes a foreword by The Duchess of Cambridge, each
image is accompanied by the story behind the picture told through
the words of the entrants, and further works show the nationwide
outdoor exhibition of Hold Still.
In Cute Chibi Animals, popular Instagram artist Phoebe Im
(@bobblejot) teaches you the art of chibi, step by adorable step.
Learn how to master this popular anime and manga drawing style with
this book that focuses on drawing 75 animals, including an
anteater, chinchilla, manatee, dolphin, sloth, axolotl, pangolin,
owl, narwhal, and much more. Chibi is Japanese slang for "short,"
and the characters in Cute Chibi Animals live up to this
description with their cute roly-poly bodies that make them
extremely lovable and huggable. Learn how to draw adorable: Mammals
Birds Fish Reptiles Amphibians Along with the step-by-step
tutorials, Phoebe shares her tips and tricks for drawing the
animals with either pen and pencil or digitally; coloring, shading,
and highlighting your characters; and giving them accessories for
added cuteness. There are also coloring pages in the back of the
book for some extra fun. So, get out your drawing supplies and
start creating your animal kingdom!
From the very beginning of Norman Rockwell's career, dogs were
integral to his art. Often they convey the emotion of a scene, as
when a family pet bounds forward to greet a soldier returning from
war, or sadly nuzzles a young man departing for college. Rockwell
had a special affinity with his canine models, who were sometimes
his own dogs: Raleigh the German shepherd, Butch the springer
spaniel, and Pitter the beagle mix. Faithful Friends reproduces 50
of Rockwell's finest paintings with canine characters, along with
his drawings and reference photos of dogs, and rarely seen Rockwell
family photos. A lively text takes the reader inside Rockwell's
home and studio, illuminating his life with dogs. This attractive
little volume will appeal to art lovers and dog lovers alike.
The painter and printmaker Albrecht Durer is one of the most
important figures of the German Renaissance. This book accompanies
the first major exhibition of the Whitworth Art Gallery's
outstanding Durer collection in over half a century. It offers a
new perspective on Durer as an intense observer of the worlds of
manufacture, design and trade that fill his graphic art. Artworks
and artefacts examined here expose understudied aspects of Durer's
art and practice, including his attentive examination of objects of
daily domestic use, his involvement in economies of local
manufacture and exchange, the microarchitectures of local craft
and, finally, his attention to cultures of natural and
philosophical inquiry and learning. -- .
Representing four centuries of collecting and 1,000 years of Jewish
history, this book brings together extraordinary Hebrew manuscripts
and rare books from the Bodleian Library and Oxford colleges.
Highlights of the collections include a fragment of Maimonides'
autograph draft of the 'Mishneh Torah'; the earliest dated fragment
of the Talmud, exquisitely illuminated manuscripts of the Hebrew
Bible; stunning festival prayerbooks and one of the oldest
surviving Jewish seals in England. Lavishly illustrated essays by
experts in the field bring to life the outstanding works contained
in the collections, as well as the personalities and diverse
motivations of their original collectors, who include Archbishop
William Laud, John Selden, Edward Pococke, Robert Huntington,
Matteo Canonici, Benjamin Kennicott and Rabbi David Oppenheim.
Saved for posterity by religious scholarship, intellectual rivalry
and political ambition, these extraordinary collections also bear
witness to the consumption and circulation of knowledge across the
centuries, forming a social and cultural history of objects moved
across borders, from person to person. Together, they offer a
fascinating journey through Jewish intellectual and social history
from the tenth century onwards.
Best-selling author Christopher Hart goes 'manga chic' with this
guide to drawing the edgy fashions found in the popular Japanese
genre. Packed with tutorials, his stylish drawing bible offers many
enticing projects for aspiring artists, from creating classic
outfits worn by popular manga characters to depicting the newest
trends emerging from Tokyo. Chris explains how to draw eyes and
hairstyles as well as figures, body types and poses; mix and match
movement to the image, and design complementary colour schemes, add
a sense of movement to the image and design exciting wardrobes for
all seasons. He demystifies topics that typically puzzle beginners,
from capturing the creases and folds of clothing to drawing
patterns on fabric. A troubleshooting guide covers common problem
areas so fans will quickly learn how to transform their basic manga
characters into compelling fashion plates.
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