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Surface encounters Surface encounters Ron Broglio What it is like to be an animal? Ron Broglio wants to know from the inside, from underneath the fur and feathers. In examining this question, he bypasses the perspectives of biology or natural histor… OL15947326W
Four honest outlaws Four honest outlaws Michael Fried "In this strongly argued and characteristically original book, Michael Fried considers the work of four contemporary artists--video artist and photographer Anri Sala, sculptor Charles Ray, painter Jo… OL16166952W
Where art belongs Where art belongs Chris Kraus "In Where Art Belongs, Chris Kraus examines artistic enterprises of the past decade that reclaim the use of lived time as a material in the creation of visual art. In four interlinked essays, Kraus e… OL16263951W
Contemporary art Contemporary art Terry Smith Contemporary Art: World Currents is the first comprehensive worldwide survey of contemporary art from the 1980s to the present day. Author Terry Smith argues that, in recent decades, a global… OL16317587W
Art and sustainability Art and sustainability Sacha Kagan 513 p. : 23 cm OL16768605W
Black Artists in British Art Black Artists in British Art Eddie Chambers Black artists have been making major contributions to the British art scene for decades, since at least the middle of the 20th century. Sometimes, these artists - with backgrounds in the countries of… OL17315869W
Experimental Beijing Experimental Beijing Sasha Su-Ling Welland During the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the censorious attitude that characterized China's post-1989 official response to contemporary art gave way to a new market-driven, culture industry v… OL17899517W
This young monster This young monster Charlie Fox 253 pages : 20 cm OL17930286W
How to see How to see David Salle How does art work? How does it move us, inform us, challenge us? Internationally renowned painter David Salle's incisive essay collection illuminates the work of many of the most influential artists … OL19667277W
Milk and honey Milk and honey Justin Van Hoy 238 p. : 29 cm OL19704455W
Duty free art Duty free art Hito Steyerl "Where can contemporary art go under global war and fascism?"-- OL19732312W
Think small Think small Eva Katz "From the astounding to the downright unbelievable, this little volume of mind-blowingly tiny artworks showcases the talents of 24 artists from around the globe. Makers, crafters, art enthusiasts, an… OL19745378W
Contemporary art Contemporary art Alexander Blair Dumbadze,Suzanne Hudson "An integrated account of today's contemporary art world that features original articles by leading international art historians, critics, curators, and artists, introducing varied perspectives on th… OL19837504W
Seven Days in the Art World Seven Days in the Art World Sarah Thornton From London to Beijing to New York, art sales are booming, and the art world receives the sort of breathless media attention once reserved for celebrities and royals. In Seven Days in the Art World, … OL19914493W
Weak messages create bad situations Weak messages create bad situations David Shrigley "A personal message from the author: Lots of individuals in society today are feeble-minded. They don't know what the hell is going on. Unfortunately many of these people are responsible for running … OL20016156W
Art since 1989 Art since 1989 Kelly Grovier The years since the collapse of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 have seen the rise of a new freedom to define art--Who makes it? Where can it be found? What is its commercial value?--and, consequent… OL20026336W
Twenty over eighty Twenty over eighty Aileen Kwun,Bryn Smith "Twenty Over Eighty features profiles and interviews with twenty creative professionals over the age of eighty who have dedicated their lifetimes to design. In revealing conversations with creative m… OL20033650W
Studio On Fire Studio On Fire Studio On Fire This is a collection of Studio on Fire's own work as well as projects commissioned by designers, artists, agencies, private clients, and brands. The designs are done in a wide range of formats such a… OL24190464W
The map as art The map as art Katharine A. Harmon Maps can be simple tools, comfortable in their familiar form. Or they can lead to different destinations: places turned upside down or inside out, territories riddled with marks understood only by… OL4288474W
Angus Fairhurst Angus Fairhurst Sacha Craddock First published on the occasion of the exhibition "Angus Fairhurst", at Arnolfini, Bristol, 31 January to 29 March 2009. OL8650209W
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