The definitive book highlighting the growing number of artists who collaborate with artisans and craftsmen to realize their work.
Michael Petry Books
January 1, 1960
This author delves into the essence of art-making and the relationship between the artist and artisan, often emphasizing unconventional approaches to creation. His work explores hidden histories and visual artists of the 20th century while also engaging with abstract and erotic themes. Through his publications and curatorial endeavors, he seeks to expand our understanding of art and its historical contexts. His writing is characterized by a deep engagement with artistic practice and its continually evolving definition.
The Word is Art
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A fascinating overview of how contemporary artists incorporate text and language into work that speaks to some of the most pressing issues of the 21st century.
Nature Morte
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Reveals how leading artists of the twenty-first century are reinvigorating the still life, a genre previously synonymous with the sixteenth- and seventeenth- century Old Masters. In this book, short introductions begin each chapter and are followed by spreads that pair each work with a reading of its significance to the still-life tradition.
