Frances Hodgkins: European Journeys
- 268 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A vivid and by turns revealing book focused on the fascinating European journeys of British modernist Frances Hodgkins.
Mary Kisler Book order
Mary Kisler is an art curator with a focus on European art, exploring a wide range of periods and styles. Her work delves into the relationships between art, culture, and history, often concentrating on the interpretation and presentation of artworks within a gallery setting. Kisler's approach is analytical, aiming for a deeper understanding of the pieces and their contexts. She brings a scholarly perspective to the study and appreciation of significant art collections.
- 2019
- 2019
Finding Frances Hodgkins
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
When Frances Hodgkins, our most celebrated artist, first left New Zealand in 1901, location became a key factor in her determination to succeed as an artist. In this engaging book, curator Mary Kisler follows in Hodgkins’ footsteps through England, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain and Wales to discover the locations in which Hodgkins constantly pushed her exploration of modernism.Warm, insightful, fresh, expert and richly illustrated with more than 70 artworks, this handsome book sheds new light on Hodgkins’ life, art and social milieu.