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IN PRAISE OF THE HUMAN FORM: JOSETTE AND JEAN-CLAUDE WEILL COLLECTION
- Presents the Josette and Jean-Claude Weill Collection.
BIRD ON A BLADE
Written by Cash, Rosanne
With an iconic sound that transcends country, pop, rock, and blues, Rosanne Cash's voice and vision have captured American life for generations of fans. Over the same time span, internationally acclaimed artist Dan Rizzie has wowed collectors with his evocative paintings, prints, and collages.
CY TWOMBLY: DRAWINGS. CATALOGUE RAISONNE VOL. 5, 1970-1971
The years 1970-71 were a very prolific period inwhich Cy Twombly, influenced by Leonardo da Vinci'sDeluge drawings, created his iconic style: scribbled, calligraphic, and graffiti-like works on solid fields. Inthe late Kirk Varnedoe's words, this--most minimal--phase of Twombly's oeuvre is characterized by a
KARL ROCKS: KARL LAGERFELD IN CONTEMPORARY ART, PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
- The ultimate selfie! - A trendy book of Karl Lagerfeld and by Karl Lagerfeld (but not only for Karl Largerfeld) Karl Lagerfeld is now a true global culture icon. From fashion shows to multiple guest appearances, he has imposed a style, a personality, a character.
VITAMIN P3: NEW PERSPECTIVES IN PAINTING
Written by Phaidon Press
The indispensable guide to the most exciting painters of recent years, chosen by leading arts professionals
COFFEE, RHUM, SUGAR & GOLD: A POSTCOLONIAL PARADOX
Written by Museum of the African Diaspora (Moad)
An exploration of the Caribbean identity through the work of 10 contemporary artists The legacy of European colonialism in the Caribbean is explored through the work of 10 contemporary artists: Angel Otero, Adler Guerrier, Phillip Thomas, Leonardo Benzant, Lucia Hierro, Lavar Munroe, Andrea Chung, Ebony Patterson, Didier William, and Firelei Báez.
THEATRUM ORBIS MMXVII: 57TH VENICE BIENNALE. RUSSIAN PAVILION
A complete account of the continually evolving Russian art scene, one of the liveliest in the world. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum is the name of an atlas published by Abraham Ortelius in Antwerp in 1570, bundling together the knowledge accumulated during the age of discovery and representing the world as a theater, which in those days didn't refer just to a stage.
ARTISTS ON BRUCE NAUMAN
In the late 1960s, while still a recent graduate with scant means, artist Bruce Nauman (born 1941) explored a trio of interwoven subjects: the studio, the daily practice of making art and the role of the artist. He outlined the latter, for example, in a memorable neon sign, alongside more commercial counterparts affixed to the exterior of his building.
CHINESE WALLPAPER IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND
Written by Bruijn, Emile de
Chinese wallpaper has been an important element of western interior decoration for three hundred years. As trade between Europe and China flourished in the seventeenth century, Europeans developed a strong taste for Chinese art and design. The stunningly beautiful wall coverings now known as 'Chinese wallpaper' were developed by Chinese painting workshops in response to western demand.
DAVID HAMMONS/YVES KLEIN YVES KLEIN/DAVID HAMMONS
Written by Heidi Zuckerman
This volume offers a compelling examination of the surprising conceptual and visual correspondences between the works of these two pivotal artists known for their innovative practices. Klein (1928-1962) was a major figure in postwar art who opened up new possibilities for material, conceptual and performative expression, often touching on the metaphysical.