Tracing artists' increasing use of their bodies as subject and actual material of their artworks, this title charts the rise of new forms of expression such as Body Art, Happenings, Performance and Live Art.
Mike Kelley's 'Memory Ware' series, created in the early 21st century, critically explores personal and collective memory through approximately one hundred works. This catalogue, produced for the Hauser & Wirth exhibition, includes a scholarly essay by Ralph Rugoff that analyzes the series from visual and art historical perspectives. Additionally, Kelley's own essay provides insight into his artistic process and concepts. Together, these elements allow for a comprehensive appraisal of Kelley's impactful contributions to contemporary art.
This exhilarating and richly illustrated guide to Los Angeles's most exciting new buildings establishes the city as a mecca for forward-thinking and environmentally conscious architecture.Some of the world's leading architects are making their mark on Los Angeles's cityscape with exciting and innovative projects. Fifty of the most striking buildings are profiled in this book that features every type of architecture--houses, municipal structures, art museums, office buildings, performance spaces, and houses of worship. Some of the world's leading design firms, including Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Eric Owen Moss Architects, Selldorf Architects, and wHY Architecture, have contributed to the city's structural vernacular. While the projects here are as varied as the luminous Walt Disney Concert Hall by Gehry Partners and Bestor Architecture's compact housing development named "Blackbirds," each building embraces an unmistakably Californian aesthetic reimagined for a new century. With original photography, this is the first book to focus on the surge of creative building that has taken place in Los Angeles in the new millennium.
Taking Freud's idea of the Uncanny as a starting point, artist Mike Kelley plays Sunday curator and presents work by Jasper Johns, Paul McCarthy, Jeff Koons, Tony Oursler, and others (reprinted from a 1993 catalogue), plus photos of chewing gum wrappers, postcards, record covers, and toys, all connected to ideas of youth and the Uncanny.
With a mix of irreverence and sincerity, artists John Baldessari and Meg Cranston here tackle nothing less than the question of God. Acting as curators, they have invited 100 artists to respond to one of art's most enduring picturing the divine. The artists selected are those whose work the curators know and admire, those who possess the sense of humor and audacity necessary for such a project, or artists who are "likely to surprise." The works in this exhibition explore many different themes, including miracles, divine intervention, baptism, heaven, martyrdom, and the search for enlightenment. Included is one work by each of the 100 artists--primarily drawings, photographs, and paintings, along with a few sculptures and single-channel videos--some of them made in response to the curators' call for participation. Represented artists include Reverend Ethan Acres, Eleanor Antin, Chris Burden, Sam Durant, Jimmie Durham, Nicole Eisenman, Katharina Fritsch, Liam Gillick, Jack Goldstein, Scott Grieger, Rebecca Horn, Christian Jankowski, Mike Kelley, Mary Kelly, Martin Kippenberger, Louise Lawler, Roy Lichtenstein, Rita McBride, Paul McCarthy, Catherine Opie, Tony Oursler, Jorge Pardo, Raymond Pettibon, Paul Pfeiffer, Richard Prince, Rob Pruitt & Jonathan Horowitz, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, Ed Ruscha, Gary Simmons, Lawrence Weiner, James Welling and Franz West.
This volume considers the work of Mike Kelley alongside the collaborations of Peter Fischli and David Weiss. Kelley's works are firmly anchored in an ironic, detached attitude towards his Irish Catholic upbringing; he makes use of the pictorial language of specific subcultures and the aesthetics of 'low culture,' to probe such concerns as the representation of childhood and the social construction of sexual behavior and cultural identification. Peter Fischli and David Weiss have been making art together since 1979, addressing various theoretical and philosophical explanations of the world with their subtle and humorous manipulations of common objects. The work of the American Kelley and the Swiss Fischli and Weiss resonate with each other in curious ways, most significantly in their exploration of everyday consciousness and 'low' materials. This publication documents the work of Peter Fischli and David Weiss in the Goetz Collection during a recent exhibition, along with interviews, essays and two texts by Kelley himself.
Suitable for fans of the hit Channel 4 TV drama, Revenge, this title introduces the loyal audience to new characters assembled by Revenge Guru Satoshi Takeda. At the Revenge School we meet a new group of Revengers who set off on their own mission.
The narrative centers on a Christian writer whose life experiences and spiritual journey shape his storytelling. Originating from Kentucky, he embraces traditional storytelling methods while drawing inspiration from his global travels. His writings, infused with personal and divine influences, reflect a deep connection to his faith. Educated at Old Dominion University and William and Mary, he believes his true education comes from life and divine guidance. Currently, he resides in Cincinnati with his wife, Susan, where he continues to create.
Set against the backdrop of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, a diverse group of misfits embarks on a journey to New Orleans aboard The River Shadow. The crew includes a dreamer, a free-spirited woman, a musician, a dwarf woodcarver, and a heroic dog named Hook. As they navigate the challenges of the river and confront their pasts, they forge deep bonds, transforming into a family. Their adventure is filled with danger and camaraderie, echoing the spirit of classic tales like Tom and Huck. Discover the reasons behind the river's cries in this captivating historical novel.
A View from the Top showcases a curated selection of photography aimed at documenting the Viewpoint Collection. This unique body of work captures diverse perspectives and artistic expressions, emphasizing the significance of visual storytelling through the lens of various photographers. The collection serves not only as an artistic endeavor but also as a historical record, reflecting the evolution of photography and its impact on the viewer's experience.
