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Art 21 : art in the twenty-first century 6 /

Contributor(s): Publication details: New York : Art21, Inc., ©2012.Description: 208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 0615545661
  • 9780615545660
Other title:
  • Art twenty-one
Uniform titles:
  • Art:21 (Television program)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • N6512 .A74 2012
Contents:
Introduction / Susan Sollins and Marybeth Sollins -- Change : Ai Weiwei -- El Anatsui -- Catherine Opie -- Boundaries : David Altmejd -- assume vivid astro focus -- Lynda Benglis -- Tabaimo -- History : Marina Abramović -- Glenn Ligon -- Mary Reid Kelley -- Balance : Rackstraw Downes -- Robert Mangold -- Sarah Sze --
Summary: This lavishly illustrated volume, a companion to the sixth season of the Peabody-winning PBS series on contemporary art, offers unparalleled access to 14 of the most dynamic artists working today. The reader journeys behind the scenes into homes and studios for a look at the lives and work of world-renowned artists like Ai Weiwei, who was recently imprisoned by the Chinese government for his politically incendiary work, and Polish performance artist Marina Abramovic, who populated MOMA NY with installations featuring groups of nudes. The book features the artists' own words, artist biographies, and lush, full color illustrations. Other artists included are Mary Reid Kelley, Glenn Ligon, David Altmejd, Assume Vivid Astro Focus, Lynda Benglis, Tabaimo, El Anatsui, Catherine Opie, Rackstraw Downes, Robert Mangold and Sarah Sze. ART: 21 once again takes on the role of historian and recorder of the important international artists working today.
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Companion volume to the sixth season of the Emmy-nominated, two-time Peabody Award-winning PBS series.

Introduction / Susan Sollins and Marybeth Sollins -- Change : Ai Weiwei -- El Anatsui -- Catherine Opie -- Boundaries : David Altmejd -- assume vivid astro focus -- Lynda Benglis -- Tabaimo -- History : Marina Abramović -- Glenn Ligon -- Mary Reid Kelley -- Balance : Rackstraw Downes -- Robert Mangold -- Sarah Sze --

This lavishly illustrated volume, a companion to the sixth season of the Peabody-winning PBS series on contemporary art, offers unparalleled access to 14 of the most dynamic artists working today. The reader journeys behind the scenes into homes and studios for a look at the lives and work of world-renowned artists like Ai Weiwei, who was recently imprisoned by the Chinese government for his politically incendiary work, and Polish performance artist Marina Abramovic, who populated MOMA NY with installations featuring groups of nudes. The book features the artists' own words, artist biographies, and lush, full color illustrations. Other artists included are Mary Reid Kelley, Glenn Ligon, David Altmejd, Assume Vivid Astro Focus, Lynda Benglis, Tabaimo, El Anatsui, Catherine Opie, Rackstraw Downes, Robert Mangold and Sarah Sze. ART: 21 once again takes on the role of historian and recorder of the important international artists working today.

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