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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Feb 19, 2016 18:48:21 GMT 1, It occurred to me that there's been some brilliantly interesting and insightful books written over the years but because, unlike a lot of prints, they tend not to get resold on here they also don't get mentioned on here once they're released and people perhaps aren't then aware of them further on down the road. So I thought it'd be good to have a dig through the bookshelves and re-post some...
I'll kick things off with 'Abstract Graffiti' by Cedar Lewisohm, who curated 'Street Art at Tate Modern' featuring Blu, Os Gemeos and co. a few years ago. The book includes interviews with the likes of Futura and KR and the work of José Parlá and Pener. But one of the things I like about the book is its breadth; in addition to the aesthetic abstraction, the book also covers conceptually abstract artists like Escif and Toasters, as well as an interview with a judge! On a similar topic, there's also 'Abstract Vandalism' featuring the work of Shoe, Egs and Nug (who has a new show that opened today):
It occurred to me that there's been some brilliantly interesting and insightful books written over the years but because, unlike a lot of prints, they tend not to get resold on here they also don't get mentioned on here once they're released and people perhaps aren't then aware of them further on down the road. So I thought it'd be good to have a dig through the bookshelves and re-post some... I'll kick things off with ' Abstract Graffiti' by Cedar Lewisohm, who curated ' Street Art at Tate Modern' featuring Blu, Os Gemeos and co. a few years ago. The book includes interviews with the likes of Futura and KR and the work of José Parlá and Pener. But one of the things I like about the book is its breadth; in addition to the aesthetic abstraction, the book also covers conceptually abstract artists like Escif and Toasters, as well as an interview with a judge! On a similar topic, there's also ' Abstract Vandalism' featuring the work of Shoe, Egs and Nug (who has a new show that opened today): |
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Recommended Art Books, by met on Feb 20, 2016 5:40:07 GMT 1, It occurred to me that there's been some brilliantly interesting and insightful books written over the years but because, unlike a lot of prints, they tend not to get resold on here they also don't get mentioned on here once they're released and people perhaps aren't then aware of them further on down the road. So I thought it'd be good to have a dig through the bookshelves and re-post some... I'll kick things off with ' Abstract Graffiti' by Cedar Lewisohm, who curated ' Street Art at Tate Modern' featuring Blu, Os Gemeos and co. a few years ago. The book includes interviews with the likes of Futura and KR and the work of José Parlá and Pener. But one of the things I like about the book is its breadth; in addition to the aesthetic abstraction, the book also covers conceptually abstract artists like Escif and Toasters, as well as an interview with a judge! On a similar topic, there's also ' Abstract Vandalism' featuring the work of Shoe, Egs and Nug (who has a new show that opened today): [...]
Nice idea for a thread. I love the physical nature of books and sometimes even read the ones I buy. You won't find me with a tablet any time soon.
This is going off on a tangent but, if there are any Copenhageners here, please check out the Nug show at Le Fix Gallery and report back.
These two videos will simply be reminders for many members. But for others they might serve as a useful introduction:
It’s So Fresh I Can’t Take It (2007) by Nug and Pike in Stockholm
The Concept is Fúck You. Yes, You (2011) at FAME Festival in Grottaglie
It occurred to me that there's been some brilliantly interesting and insightful books written over the years but because, unlike a lot of prints, they tend not to get resold on here they also don't get mentioned on here once they're released and people perhaps aren't then aware of them further on down the road. So I thought it'd be good to have a dig through the bookshelves and re-post some... I'll kick things off with ' Abstract Graffiti' by Cedar Lewisohm, who curated ' Street Art at Tate Modern' featuring Blu, Os Gemeos and co. a few years ago. The book includes interviews with the likes of Futura and KR and the work of José Parlá and Pener. But one of the things I like about the book is its breadth; in addition to the aesthetic abstraction, the book also covers conceptually abstract artists like Escif and Toasters, as well as an interview with a judge! On a similar topic, there's also ' Abstract Vandalism' featuring the work of Shoe, Egs and Nug (who has a new show that opened today): [...] Nice idea for a thread. I love the physical nature of books and sometimes even read the ones I buy. You won't find me with a tablet any time soon. This is going off on a tangent but, if there are any Copenhageners here, please check out the Nug show at Le Fix Gallery and report back. These two videos will simply be reminders for many members. But for others they might serve as a useful introduction: It’s So Fresh I Can’t Take It (2007) by Nug and Pike in Stockholm The Concept is Fúck You. Yes, You (2011) at FAME Festival in Grottaglie |
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Feb 25, 2016 19:03:58 GMT 1, 'Scrawl: Dirty Graphics and Strange Characters' by Ric Blackshaw and Liz Farrelly was published in 1999 and featured some great work by a whole load of artists including Banksy, Barry 'Twist' McGee, Mode2 and Futura. But primarily it was a showcase for the artists who later made up the Scrawl Collective - originally Mr Jago, Will Barras and Steff Plaetz - and it includes the art work for club flyers that they were producing back then at the start of their careers. 32 of the artists featured also provide a nice little introduction to themselves at the beginning. A follow-up was also published a couple of years later called 'Scrawl Too: More Dirt':
'Scrawl: Dirty Graphics and Strange Characters' by Ric Blackshaw and Liz Farrelly was published in 1999 and featured some great work by a whole load of artists including Banksy, Barry 'Twist' McGee, Mode2 and Futura. But primarily it was a showcase for the artists who later made up the Scrawl Collective - originally Mr Jago, Will Barras and Steff Plaetz - and it includes the art work for club flyers that they were producing back then at the start of their careers. 32 of the artists featured also provide a nice little introduction to themselves at the beginning. A follow-up was also published a couple of years later called ' Scrawl Too: More Dirt':
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Recommended Art Books, by Fake on Feb 25, 2016 19:48:19 GMT 1, I was at the opening of Amsterdam newest and coolest store filled with art design and fashion.. and found this book that was very interesting.
I noticed it due to the spray paint dot on the cover.
http://instagr.am/p/BCLfEsQLkjf
I was at the opening of Amsterdam newest and coolest store filled with art design and fashion.. and found this book that was very interesting. I noticed it due to the spray paint dot on the cover. http://instagr.am/p/BCLfEsQLkjf |
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Feb 27, 2016 12:03:37 GMT 1, Recently got this slim Mode2 book. Nice mixture of paintings, sketches, streets and photos of people having a blast. I recommend it.
Recently got this slim Mode2 book. Nice mixture of paintings, sketches, streets and photos of people having a blast. I recommend it. I only recently came across Mode2's book but, like you say, the contents is a really nice mix. Another book that's gotta be mentioned in connection with Mode2 is Henry Chalfont's iconic ' Spraycan Art', as Mode2 did the piece on the cover. There's a forum member with a copy signed by Mode2 and his handstyle is just on a whole different level but I'll leave it to them whether they're happy to post a photo on here. |
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Recommended Art Books, by pingoo on Feb 27, 2016 14:10:47 GMT 1, To stay in abstract, i recently bought 2 books by 108, a very talented italian artist. Worth the look.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Mar 2, 2016 20:23:17 GMT 1, I received this today.
It's the catalogue for the current Dutch Bosch show.
It's a beautiful book, that I'm delighted with.
Moreover, I wanted to say once again what a great place this forum can be. I asked if anyone could pick this up for me from the show, should it not he available online.
Member @buckwurst kindly did so for me. Thank you very much.
I received this today. It's the catalogue for the current Dutch Bosch show. It's a beautiful book, that I'm delighted with. Moreover, I wanted to say once again what a great place this forum can be. I asked if anyone could pick this up for me from the show, should it not he available online. Member @buckwurst kindly did so for me. Thank you very much. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Mar 3, 2016 12:13:01 GMT 1, It's the catalogue for the current Dutch Bosch show.
Keith Haring originally conceived the self-titled book below as his own monograph but with his sad and untimely death in 1990 it was left to Jeffrey Deitch, Julia Gruen and Suzanne Geiss (who were variously his gallerists, friends and studio assistant) to complete the book. The book spans his whole career and includes his subway drawings, large public commissions and his own thoughts about a lot of his projects. On a related note, why has there not been a UK exhibition of his work for over 10 years?! Anyway, considering the book is 550 pages long, it's absolute bargain at c.£30 but if you're just looking to dip your toe in the wonderful world of Keith Haring then Alexandra Kolossa's book published by Taschen is a great introduction and only £5:
It's the catalogue for the current Dutch Bosch show. I wish more parents named their kids 'Hieronymus' these days! Keith Haring originally conceived the self-titled book below as his own monograph but with his sad and untimely death in 1990 it was left to Jeffrey Deitch, Julia Gruen and Suzanne Geiss (who were variously his gallerists, friends and studio assistant) to complete the book. The book spans his whole career and includes his subway drawings, large public commissions and his own thoughts about a lot of his projects. On a related note, why has there not been a UK exhibition of his work for over 10 years?! Anyway, considering the book is 550 pages long, it's absolute bargain at c.£30 but if you're just looking to dip your toe in the wonderful world of Keith Haring then Alexandra Kolossa's book published by Taschen is a great introduction and only £5: |
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Recommended Art Books, by offthehookbooks on Mar 3, 2016 22:22:56 GMT 1, Picked this up this great book at Oxfam today. 
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The Swiss artist Thomas Hirschhorn has been at the frontline of the alternative art scene for the last 20 years, consistently disseminating the iconography and socio-economics of a capitalist culture in meltdown. His latest work Where Do I Stand? What Do I Want? published this month by Art Review, is both a radical left-wing manifesto and a window into the soul of an artist whose prolific output is an attempt, not only to define his place in the world, but also a call to arms for those sleeping souls who realise that the only questions they really need to address are those of a revolutionary nature. The dizzying volume of his overpowering visual assaults, and the unquestionable nature of his commitment, is what makes Hirschhorn both a convincing and profoundly important agent provocateur. "I don't want to work against chaos," he states with startling acuity. "I want to work within the chaos of the world... I need to keep my eyes open. I want to be sensitive to the time, and the reality of the world I am living in."
Where Do I Stand? What do I Want? is a fiercely intellectual yet entirely accessible collection of essays that chart a path of visual resistance, taking in everyone from Joseph Beuys, Alexandre Costanzo and Andy Warhol to Che Guevara. The overarching suggestion in this impressive offering is that the greatest tools of every true artist have their foundation in courage. 
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Picked this up this great book at Oxfam today.
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The Swiss artist Thomas Hirschhorn has been at the frontline of the alternative art scene for the last 20 years, consistently disseminating the iconography and socio-economics of a capitalist culture in meltdown. His latest work Where Do I Stand? What Do I Want? published this month by Art Review, is both a radical left-wing manifesto and a window into the soul of an artist whose prolific output is an attempt, not only to define his place in the world, but also a call to arms for those sleeping souls who realise that the only questions they really need to address are those of a revolutionary nature. The dizzying volume of his overpowering visual assaults, and the unquestionable nature of his commitment, is what makes Hirschhorn both a convincing and profoundly important agent provocateur. "I don't want to work against chaos," he states with startling acuity. "I want to work within the chaos of the world... I need to keep my eyes open. I want to be sensitive to the time, and the reality of the world I am living in."
Where Do I Stand? What do I Want? is a fiercely intellectual yet entirely accessible collection of essays that chart a path of visual resistance, taking in everyone from Joseph Beuys, Alexandre Costanzo and Andy Warhol to Che Guevara. The overarching suggestion in this impressive offering is that the greatest tools of every true artist have their foundation in courage.
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Recommended Art Books, by rjf76 on Mar 9, 2016 19:54:58 GMT 1, ' Street Sketchbook' by Tristan Manco gives a rare peek into the sketchbooks of a whole host of artists. The book includes extracts from Banksy's sketchbook, including the original sketches for classics like the Mild Mild West and Rose & Trap, and there's some gorgeous spreads from Mr Jago and Will Barras' 'Scrawl Collective' days. Another of the real treats in the book is the page after page of sketches by Blu. Tristan has been involved in the graffiti scene for long time and his other books are well worth picking up too.  
Just picked this up myself recently...fascinating insights and nicely put together. Great buy!
' Street Sketchbook' by Tristan Manco gives a rare peek into the sketchbooks of a whole host of artists. The book includes extracts from Banksy's sketchbook, including the original sketches for classics like the Mild Mild West and Rose & Trap, and there's some gorgeous spreads from Mr Jago and Will Barras' 'Scrawl Collective' days. Another of the real treats in the book is the page after page of sketches by Blu. Tristan has been involved in the graffiti scene for long time and his other books are well worth picking up too. Just picked this up myself recently...fascinating insights and nicely put together. Great buy! |
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Recommended Art Books, by Deleted on Mar 9, 2016 19:58:58 GMT 1, 
Forty Years in the Wilderness is a visual account of Mike Coles's graphic journey on the fringe of art, design and music since his arrival in London in 1976 armed with £90, a rucksack and a little book of drawings.
"Whilst living in Covent Garden in 1977 a friend gave me a set of prints by John Heartfield, the German artist who produced highly political anti-nazi photomontages. I started messing around with cut-up magazine photos and newspaper ads creating twisted and surreal images and soon I’d swapped the pen for the scalpel. And I bought a camera."
In 1979, MIke, a few mates and an unknown band called Killing Joke formed Malicious Damage Records, his logic being that if you had your own record label you could design all the record sleeves, posters, t-shirts and maintain what he refers to as "stubborn independence". Some of the label's more idiosyncratic releases include a Shriekback album released on an egg and elaborate Orb box sets featuring, aside from the music, prints, postcards, badges, boxes of "ephemera" and action figures.
That early bold, atmospheric Killing Joke imagery is now legendary and forty years later Mike is still creating and treading his own path, single-handedly running Malicious Damage Records, still working with Killing Joke and The Orb, doing live VJ sets, realising his visions on film and video and meddling with the art of photomontage.
Mike's career has spanned five decades, from the twilight days of hot metal type, drawing boards and cow gum, through the revolutionary arrival of the computer and on into the digital future of smartphones and social media.
"I love to subvert images and twist them out of context, transforming something nice into something nasty, or taking something evil and making it funny. It's always fascinated me, the evil behind the smiles and the grin behind the wickedness. I think it probably harks back to my strict catholic schooling... all those nuns and priests... I like cute things too."
www.maliciousdamage.biz/shop/books
Forty Years in the Wilderness is a visual account of Mike Coles's graphic journey on the fringe of art, design and music since his arrival in London in 1976 armed with £90, a rucksack and a little book of drawings. "Whilst living in Covent Garden in 1977 a friend gave me a set of prints by John Heartfield, the German artist who produced highly political anti-nazi photomontages. I started messing around with cut-up magazine photos and newspaper ads creating twisted and surreal images and soon I’d swapped the pen for the scalpel. And I bought a camera." In 1979, MIke, a few mates and an unknown band called Killing Joke formed Malicious Damage Records, his logic being that if you had your own record label you could design all the record sleeves, posters, t-shirts and maintain what he refers to as "stubborn independence". Some of the label's more idiosyncratic releases include a Shriekback album released on an egg and elaborate Orb box sets featuring, aside from the music, prints, postcards, badges, boxes of "ephemera" and action figures. That early bold, atmospheric Killing Joke imagery is now legendary and forty years later Mike is still creating and treading his own path, single-handedly running Malicious Damage Records, still working with Killing Joke and The Orb, doing live VJ sets, realising his visions on film and video and meddling with the art of photomontage. Mike's career has spanned five decades, from the twilight days of hot metal type, drawing boards and cow gum, through the revolutionary arrival of the computer and on into the digital future of smartphones and social media. "I love to subvert images and twist them out of context, transforming something nice into something nasty, or taking something evil and making it funny. It's always fascinated me, the evil behind the smiles and the grin behind the wickedness. I think it probably harks back to my strict catholic schooling... all those nuns and priests... I like cute things too." www.maliciousdamage.biz/shop/books |
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Recommended Art Books, by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 21:22:33 GMT 1, I'm looking for recommendations for good Artist books. Currently have the D*Face One Man and his Dog, and would like to expand my collection. Much appreciated!
I'm looking for recommendations for good Artist books. Currently have the D*Face One Man and his Dog, and would like to expand my collection. Much appreciated!
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Recommended Art Books, by Lroy on Mar 13, 2016 21:34:15 GMT 1, It depends if you want monographs, bios , rare signed books *! as catalogues , etc etc .., some with pictures, some more intellectual and critics about street-arts, etc etc...
There is dictionaries too.
JR books ? I had a lot coz he made a lot lol !
For me the best ones are *
It depends if you want monographs, bios , rare signed books *! as catalogues , etc etc .., some with pictures, some more intellectual and critics about street-arts, etc etc...
There is dictionaries too.
JR books ? I had a lot coz he made a lot lol !
For me the best ones are *
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Recommended Art Books, by kwatis on Mar 14, 2016 13:00:32 GMT 1, Pose's new book, Couples Therapy, is fantastic, affordable and comes with a simple 1-color signed screen print; one of my favorite book purchases.
I love the books of Blu and Ericailcane, but know those can be hard to track down at reasonable prices. Faile's latest book of pieces on wood is incredible. The Revok book from his Detroit show is good as well.
Since you like D*Face you should get his catalogue from the Malaga show, available on his website, as it has his most recent work featured in it.
Pose's new book, Couples Therapy, is fantastic, affordable and comes with a simple 1-color signed screen print; one of my favorite book purchases.
I love the books of Blu and Ericailcane, but know those can be hard to track down at reasonable prices. Faile's latest book of pieces on wood is incredible. The Revok book from his Detroit show is good as well.
Since you like D*Face you should get his catalogue from the Malaga show, available on his website, as it has his most recent work featured in it.
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Recommended Art Books, by thewral on Mar 14, 2016 13:19:07 GMT 1, Pose's new book, Couples Therapy, is fantastic, affordable and comes with a simple 1-color signed screen print; one of my favorite book purchases. I love the books of Blu and Ericailcane, but know those can be hard to track down at reasonable prices. Faile's latest book of pieces on wood is incredible. The Revok book from his Detroit show is good as well. Since you like D*Face you should get his catalogue from the Malaga show, available on his website, as it has his most recent work featured in it.
Just curious, is the new Pose book actually titled Couples Therapy? I thought it was called Pose Book 1?
Pose's new book, Couples Therapy, is fantastic, affordable and comes with a simple 1-color signed screen print; one of my favorite book purchases. I love the books of Blu and Ericailcane, but know those can be hard to track down at reasonable prices. Faile's latest book of pieces on wood is incredible. The Revok book from his Detroit show is good as well. Since you like D*Face you should get his catalogue from the Malaga show, available on his website, as it has his most recent work featured in it. Just curious, is the new Pose book actually titled Couples Therapy? I thought it was called Pose Book 1? |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Mar 14, 2016 14:03:09 GMT 1, There's already a book thread
Probably best not to have two.
Mods, maybe this one should be merged in to the exhausting one?
urbanartassociation.com/thread/136706/book-week
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Recommended Art Books, by 11 on Mar 14, 2016 14:08:07 GMT 1, All done - although not to sure what happened to the OP...
All done - although not to sure what happened to the OP... |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Mar 14, 2016 14:36:50 GMT 1, All done - although not to sure what happened to the OP...
Thanks 11.
Yes, that's odd. No longer a member?!
All done - although not to sure what happened to the OP... Thanks 11. Yes, that's odd. No longer a member?! |
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Recommended Art Books, by Agent Provocateur on Mar 14, 2016 18:15:14 GMT 1, I only recently came across Mode2's book but, like you say, the contents is a really nice mix. Another book that's gotta be mentioned in connection with Mode2 is Henry Chalfont's iconic ' Spraycan Art', as Mode2 did the piece on the cover. There's a forum member with a copy signed by Mode2 and his handstyle is just on a whole different level but I'll leave it to them whether they're happy to post a photo on here.
Only just saw your post Feral Things , all good, happy to post… managed to corner Mode2 at 'The Chrome Angelz' show (Laz Outsiders '12) and he signed one of his pages Mode2 and The Chrome Angelz. Great book now vandalised perfectly.
The Chrome Angelz – Outsiders '12 by Royal Disappointment, on Flickr
I only recently came across Mode2's book but, like you say, the contents is a really nice mix. Another book that's gotta be mentioned in connection with Mode2 is Henry Chalfont's iconic ' Spraycan Art', as Mode2 did the piece on the cover. There's a forum member with a copy signed by Mode2 and his handstyle is just on a whole different level but I'll leave it to them whether they're happy to post a photo on here. Only just saw your post Feral Things , all good, happy to post… managed to corner Mode2 at 'The Chrome Angelz' show (Laz Outsiders '12) and he signed one of his pages Mode2 and The Chrome Angelz. Great book now vandalised perfectly.
The Chrome Angelz – Outsiders '12 by Royal Disappointment, on Flickr |
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Recommended Art Books, by kwatis on Mar 14, 2016 18:37:02 GMT 1, Pose's new book, Couples Therapy, is fantastic, affordable and comes with a simple 1-color signed screen print; one of my favorite book purchases. I love the books of Blu and Ericailcane, but know those can be hard to track down at reasonable prices. Faile's latest book of pieces on wood is incredible. The Revok book from his Detroit show is good as well. Since you like D*Face you should get his catalogue from the Malaga show, available on his website, as it has his most recent work featured in it. Just curious, is the new Pose book actually titled Couples Therapy? I thought it was called Pose Book 1?
Just going by what I see here - www.amazon.co.uk/POSE-Couples-Therapy-Roger-Gastman/dp/1584236183
Pretty sure I remember the Gingko site calling it that as well, although it doesn't say that now.
Pose's new book, Couples Therapy, is fantastic, affordable and comes with a simple 1-color signed screen print; one of my favorite book purchases. I love the books of Blu and Ericailcane, but know those can be hard to track down at reasonable prices. Faile's latest book of pieces on wood is incredible. The Revok book from his Detroit show is good as well. Since you like D*Face you should get his catalogue from the Malaga show, available on his website, as it has his most recent work featured in it. Just curious, is the new Pose book actually titled Couples Therapy? I thought it was called Pose Book 1? Just going by what I see here - www.amazon.co.uk/POSE-Couples-Therapy-Roger-Gastman/dp/1584236183Pretty sure I remember the Gingko site calling it that as well, although it doesn't say that now. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Hairbland on Mar 14, 2016 19:17:46 GMT 1, I received this today. It's the catalogue for the current Dutch Bosch show. It's a beautiful book, that I'm delighted with. Moreover, I wanted to say once again what a great place this forum can be. I asked if anyone could pick this up for me from the show, should it not he available online. Member @buckwurst kindly did so for me. Thank you very much.
I received this today. It's the catalogue for the current Dutch Bosch show. It's a beautiful book, that I'm delighted with. Moreover, I wanted to say once again what a great place this forum can be. I asked if anyone could pick this up for me from the show, should it not he available online. Member @buckwurst kindly did so for me. Thank you very much. Great book, and a show I'd love to see but probably won't be able to, although I've seen his work in Prado a good 20 years ago. Good to see the influence processed and made fresh by Interesni Kazki. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Mar 14, 2016 21:11:34 GMT 1, My youngest bought this for me for my birthday.
It's a fabulous catalogue of my favourite exhibition of 2015.
Well worth picking up whether you were able to attend the show or not.
My youngest bought this for me for my birthday. It's a fabulous catalogue of my favourite exhibition of 2015. Well worth picking up whether you were able to attend the show or not. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Mar 16, 2016 11:31:14 GMT 1, 'Elsewhere' by Escif covers the artist's work between 2010 and 2015. In addition to his public walls (both large and small), the book also includes lots of his delicate watercolours. Apart from the quality of the artists finished pieces obviously, I think one of the things that separates a good monograph from an average monograph is the extent to which the books provides some context and explanation to the work and Elsewhere contains a wealth of source material and background information on his projects and travels. One of the things I love about Escif is his DIY-ethos and the zines that he's self-published are well worth checking out too.
' Elsewhere' by Escif covers the artist's work between 2010 and 2015. In addition to his public walls (both large and small), the book also includes lots of his delicate watercolours. Apart from the quality of the artists finished pieces obviously, I think one of the things that separates a good monograph from an average monograph is the extent to which the books provides some context and explanation to the work and Elsewhere contains a wealth of source material and background information on his projects and travels. One of the things I love about Escif is his DIY-ethos and the zines that he's self-published are well worth checking out too. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Mar 22, 2016 20:39:01 GMT 1, 'Came à Yeux (Drugs For Eyes)' was Alëxone's first monograph and it covers his work between 2004 and 2006. The book includes little annotations of the music that he was listening to when painting individual pieces and there's also sketches and work-in-progress shots, all of which give a lovely rounded feel for his work. The work coincides with the period during which he was part of 9ème Concept. Alëxone has featured on a lot of books over the last 15 years but his latest book called 'Alëxone Company' is another absolute gem.
' Came à Yeux (Drugs For Eyes)' was Alëxone's first monograph and it covers his work between 2004 and 2006. The book includes little annotations of the music that he was listening to when painting individual pieces and there's also sketches and work-in-progress shots, all of which give a lovely rounded feel for his work. The work coincides with the period during which he was part of 9ème Concept. Alëxone has featured on a lot of books over the last 15 years but his latest book called 'Alëxone Company' is another absolute gem. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Mar 23, 2016 22:57:58 GMT 1,
That's the sort of cheeky post I like!
The book looks very interesting. Good luck with it.
It's on my list!
That's the sort of cheeky post I like! The book looks very interesting. Good luck with it. It's on my list! |
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