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Mara Torres Gonzalez; Contributions by Mara Torres Gonzalez; Photographs by Mara Torres Gonzalez
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Biomes
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Costas Picadas
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Highlighting both the relevance of Banksy's street art and how his
impact has continued to spread, Planet Banksy brings together some
of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that
have been inspired by Banksy, as well as featuring some of his own
innovative, profound and controversial work. 'A thought-provoking
comparison with the works of his students.' Publishers Weekly
______ Banksy is the world's foremost graffiti artist, his work
adorning streets, walls and bridges across nations and continents.
His stencil designs are instantly recognizable and disturbingly
precise in their social and political commentary, flavoured with
subtle humour and self-awareness. More popular than ever, Banksy
has spawned countless imitators, students and fans alike, his fame
- although unlooked-for - inevitably transmitting his ideas and
work to the international arena. With a range of topics for the
graffiti lover, coming from a variety of inspirational sources,
this book provides an overview of how Banksy's work is changing the
face of modern art - as well as the urban landscape. Distilling his
influence and his genius into an easily accessible full-colour 128
pages, this is the perfect purchase for any fan of Banksy or the
graffiti art scene.
Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by a team
of art experts - an indispensable who's who of the most exciting
and innovative names working in the medium Collage is an artistic
language comprising found images, fragmentary forms, and unexpected
juxtapositions. While it first gained status as high art in the
early twentieth century, the past decade has seen a fresh explosion
of artists using this dynamic and experimental approach to image
making. Organised in an A-Z sequence by artist, the book features
both well-known collagists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Ellen
Gallagher; Peter Kennard; Linder, Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu;
Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; and Mickalene Thomas, and a
plethora of lesser-known names deserving of greater attention.
Taking a broad definition - from analog cut-and-paste compositions
and photomontages to digital composed imagery and animations -
Vitamin C+ showcases 108 living artists who employ collage as a
central part of their visual-art practice, as selected by 69
leading experts, including museum directors, curators, critics, and
collectors. The survey also features an engaging and informative
introduction by Yuval Etgar, an internationally renowned expert in
the area. The 69 expert nominators include: Cecilia Alemani; Iwona
Blazwick; David Campany; Raphael Chikukwa; Patrick Elliott; Max
Hollein; Hettie Judah; Christine Macel; Roxana Marcoci; Duro Olowu;
Scott Rothkopf; Russell Tovey; Zoe Whitley; and Heidi Zuckerman.
Artists include: Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Kader Attia; Adam
Broomberg; Sara Cwynar; Moyna Flannigan; Ellen Gallagher; Lauren
Halsey; Lyle Ashton Harris; Thomas Hirschhorn; Peter Kennard;
Justine Kurland; Linder; Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Frida
Orupabo; Heather Philipson; Tabita Rezaire; Deborah Roberts; Martha
Rosler; Dee Shapiro; Eva Stenram; John Stezaker; Mickalene Thomas;
Kara Walker; and Billie Zangewa.
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