This critical history examines the work of zoological and science film pioneers Jean Painlevae and Geneviaeve Hamon from 1924-1949, illuminating the significant contributions that their wildlife cinema made to philosophical and political thought--
David Hockney is the most famous living British artist. And he is arguably one of the more famous American artists as well. Emerging from the north of England in the 1960s, he made quite a splash in Swinging London as a portaitist, and went on to make a even bigger splash in Los Angeles when he moved there in the 1970s. His figurative paintings of the 1970s and 1980s captured the zeitgeist of West Coast living, while he also explored new avenues by constructing mosaics out of polaroids. By the beginning of the millennium, he returned to his Yorkshire roots, embarking on a new period of painting. This came to an end with the death by misadventure in his home of a young studio assistant in 2013. He went 'home' to LA and has in the intervening years begun a new period of contemplative portraiture.
Ratschläge, Tipps, Gedanken und Überlegungen für Künstler in jeder Lebens- und Karrierephase Aufrichtige Äußerungen und prägnante Einblicke in die Erfahrungen von bedeutenden Künstlern und Persönlichkeiten der Kunstwelt
Longlisted for the Authors' Club First Novel Award 'Divine . . . the smart, sexy read you need' Evening Standard 'Startlingly impressive' Daily Mail 'Exhilarating' Vogue.com 'An electric new novel' Guardian AN EXQUISITE DEBUT NOVEL. A MID-LIFE COMING-OF-AGE STORY CHARTING ONE MAN'S SEXUAL AWAKENING AND HIS SPECTACULAR FALL FROM GRACE IN 1990S LONDON. FOR FANS OF ALAN HOLLINGHURST AND EDWARD ST AUBYN. Exiled from his university position for an inexcusable blunder, art historian Don Lamb flees to London, a city alive with sex and creativity. There, over the course of a long, hot summer, as he is immersed in the anarchic art and gay scenes of the mid-90s, Don sees his carefully curated life irrevocably changed. But his epiphany is also a reckoning, as his unexamined past is revealed to him in a devastating new light. Intense and atmospheric, Tiepolo Blue traces Don's turbulent awakening, and his desperate flight from art into life. 'Wildly enjoyable . . . A novel that combines formal elegance with gripping storytelling' Financial Times 'Dizzying and exciting and unsettling, and beautifully told' Reverend Richard Coles, Daily Mail
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The Cv/VAR archive, established in 1995, features over 150 analytic essays on significant Western art pieces, including works by Masaccio, Vermeer, and contemporary artists like Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol. The latest issue, Cv/VAR 155, includes a review by James Cahill of Francesco Clemente's exhibition, highlighting the artist's unique blend of Italian Renaissance and Eastern philosophies. Clemente's work reflects his dual life in New York and India, offering insights into the cultural connections that inform his artistic development.
The publication showcases the recent works of Richard Patterson, a prominent Dallas-based British artist, highlighting his exploration of themes such as abstraction, figuration, and the male gaze. His paintings delve into complex subjects like portraiture and fetishism, presenting a blend of cryptic and haunting imagery that invites deep reflection. This limited-edition release offers a unique insight into Patterson's artistic vision and his innovative approach to contemporary painting.
Focusing on Damien Hirst's innovative contributions to contemporary art, this volume delves into his Biopsy and Fact paintings, votive pieces, and installations, including notable works like Saint Sebastian and the diamond-studded skull showcased in the 'Beyond Belief' exhibition. Additionally, it reviews Hirst's year-long takeover of the Gagosian Gallery, featuring a dynamic selection of previously unseen works from his studio, highlighting the evolution of his artistic vision and his impact on the art world.
The essays delve into the Pre-Raphaelite movement's emergence in the mid-19th century, highlighting its significant impact on British art. Edward Lucie-Smith examines the Brotherhood's formation, its artists' connections, and their influence on various art movements, including Symbolism and Surrealism. James Cahill, with a focus on key figures like Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Holman Hunt, critiques a major exhibition at Tate Britain showcasing 180 works, providing insights into the movement's lasting legacy and cultural significance.