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Over the past two decades, Lisa Oppenheim has developed a critically acclaimed practice that is deeply rooted in the field of photography while also constantly exploring its margins. She often focuses on the unexplored potential of the mediums artistic, technological, and sociopolitical histories. Combining material experimentation with archival research, Oppenheim transforms or, in her words, "reprocesses"images and ideas both recent and historical by employing creative mechanisms ranging from a host of photographic processes to other media such as textiles, film and video, and, most recently, sculpture. Published in conjunction with her exhibition Monsieur Steichen at MUDAM Luxembourg, this richly illustrated catalogue surveys Oppenheims works from the past dozen years, and includes new texts by Darsie Alexander, Christophe Gallois, Jacob Proctor, and Bettina Steinbrugge, as well as a conversation between Lisa Oppenheim and artist Liz Deschenes.Lisa Oppenheim (*1975, New York) lives and works in New York City and holds degrees from Brown University, Bard College, and the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten. She is represented by Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York and Los Angeles and The Approach in London.

Over the past two decades, Lisa Oppenheim has developed a critically acclaimed practice that is deeply rooted in the field of photography while also constantly exploring its margins. She often focuses on the unexplored potential of the mediums artistic, technological, and sociopolitical histories. Combining material experimentation with archival research, Oppenheim transforms or, in her words, "reprocesses"images and ideas both recent and historical by employing creative mechanisms ranging from a host of photographic processes to other media such as textiles, film and video, and, most recently, sculpture. Published in conjunction with her exhibition Monsieur Steichen at MUDAM Luxembourg, this richly illustrated catalogue surveys Oppenheims works from the past dozen years, and includes new texts by Darsie Alexander, Christophe Gallois, Jacob Proctor, and Bettina Steinbrugge, as well as a conversation between Lisa Oppenheim and artist Liz Deschenes.Lisa Oppenheim (*1975, New York) lives and works in New York City and holds degrees from Brown University, Bard College, and the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten. She is represented by Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York and Los Angeles and The Approach in London.

"This book is more than a fictionalized biography; it is a tribute. A fitting and necessary tribute, as there is a deep sense of admiration and respect for the greatness of the human, artistic and social values of Veios life and work. The stories told here by his daughters Julia and Katiuscia in such a truthful yet imaginative way show how a man with so many stories can transform himself. The world created by Veio and narrated by his daughters in this book is a world worth living in, a truly rewarding existence, a love story that blends reality and illusion."

"Este livro é mais que uma biografia romanceada, ele é uma homenagem. Uma homenagem justa e necessária, pois há um sólido sentimento de admiração e respeito diante da grandeza dos valores humanos, ar

This monograph is a comprehensive tribute to the Polish artist Jadwiga Maziarska (1913-2003), featuring essays by renowned art historians and curators, and a selection of archival materials from 1940s1990s. Maziarska was one of the most important voices of the avant-garde in Poland, alongside recently recognized Erna Rosenstein, her closest friend and interlocutor. The title "assembly" speaks to Maziarska as engineer and bricoleur of source materials and methods, producing an abstraction which is uncategorizable within the postwar Krakow Group (Grupa Krakowska II) and beyond. Her artistic processes were rooted in the physicality of assembling as a response to concepts of reproduction and modernity. Active from the 1940s through to the 1990s, Maziarska was informed by science, phenomenology, mass photography, printed reproductions and newspapers clippings, out of which she developed autonomous structures.Jadwiga Maziarska (1913-2003) studied and lived in Krakow. She was a member of the second Krakow Group (Grupa Krakowska II), co-established by Tadeusz Kantor. She was known as an outsider, focused on her daring and progressive experimentation with various media.

This monograph is a comprehensive tribute to the Polish artist Jadwiga Maziarska (1913-2003), featuring essays by renowned art historians and curators, and a selection of archival materials from 1940s1990s. Maziarska was one of the most important voices of the avant-garde in Poland, alongside recently recognized Erna Rosenstein, her closest friend and interlocutor. The title "assembly" speaks to Maziarska as engineer and bricoleur of source materials and methods, producing an abstraction which is uncategorizable within the postwar Krakow Group (Grupa Krakowska II) and beyond. Her artistic processes were rooted in the physicality of assembling as a response to concepts of reproduction and modernity. Active from the 1940s through to the 1990s, Maziarska was informed by science, phenomenology, mass photography, printed reproductions and newspapers clippings, out of which she developed autonomous structures.Jadwiga Maziarska (1913-2003) studied and lived in Krakow. She was a member of the second Krakow Group (Grupa Krakowska II), co-established by Tadeusz Kantor. She was known as an outsider, focused on her daring and progressive experimentation with various media.

On the planet Furaha, Gert van Dijk creates a biosphere on a new world along with its solar system. Evolution on Furaha found solutions to lifes problems that remained unused on Earth. There are in-depth accounts of habitats where marshland mixotrophs use bioluminescence to catch animals, where four-sided radial cloakfishes swim in tropical waters and where tetrapters flitter through the air, using radial flight. With over 180 stunning illustrations, this is a book that all fans of science fiction, biology and science will enjoy, and that will inspire artists to think beyond the limitations of our own planet.Major works on speculative biology are rare but Furaha is a welcome addition to the genre and gives a well-considered account of life on another planet, along with stunning illustrations. This is a must-read book, which I heartily recommend. ~ Dougal Dixon The father of speculative zoology

Using plant-based colour for printmaking is a rich and inspiring practice that opens up a fascinating world of colour independent from a reliance on synthetic inks and pastes. From Plant to Print encourages artists, printmakers and anyone fascinated in natural colour to embark on this compelling journey into making their work more sustainable. Packed with practical advice and some 300 images, the book splits recipes into sections, depending on which substrate will be used, and introduces techniques for printmakers on both paper and fabric. It explains procedures and processes in detail, conveying the intricacies, complications and unexpected joy inherent in adopting this intriguing practice.

As the sympathetic restoration of historic buildings continues to grow in popularity, traditional plastering skills have never been more important. Whether youre a skilled tradesperson or an enthusiastic home improver, Plastering A Practical Guide to Traditional and Decorative Techniques is your comprehensive guide to the timeless craft of plasterwork.

After Kurt Cobains passing in 1994, everyone expected Evan Dando to be next. The Lemonheads frontman, songwriter and actor started in the 80s hardcore scene and went on to become a 90s icon. Think of Evan Dando, and you think of heroin chic, grunge and celebrity burnout. Perhaps known as much for his partying and boyish good looks, after two gold records and the kind of fame that you just cant enjoy anymore, The Lemonheads cooled off and life went on.Dando grew up in Boston, the son of a lawyer and a model, and attended the prestigious Commonwealth School. Fame was never what motivated him but the lure of the wild life proved trickier to refuse. From sneaking into concerts as a child, to sleeping on floors in the punk rock days, to crashing at Johnny Depps place in Hollywood, he was right there in the thick of it. So much so that social media once reported his death.Now, very much alive, sober, and enjoying a life in South America when hes not on the road, Evan Dando is going to tell his own story. His memoir will remind readers what was so great about the pre-internet 90s: the innocence, the access, and the anonymity. Reclaiming the purity and exuberance of his early days and encapsulating the spirit of the era, this candid autobiography presents a portrait of an artist who lives wholly for his music, and one that makes no apologies for doing so.

Atmospheric Landscapes with Oils and Cold Wax is an inspiring and practical guide for artists eager to explore the rich textures, luminous layers and intuitive mark-making that define this versatile medium. By layering, scraping and working with transparent and opaque colours, it shows you how to create your own compelling landscapes that evoke mystery and atmosphere and resonate with energy and emotion. Through guided exercises and inspiring examples, it emphasises experimentation, intuition and personal artistic growth, offering practical techniques and creative insights for both beginners and seasoned painters.

In partnership with the Burrenbeo Trust, this beautifully crafted book brings together ten inspiring profiles of participants in Burrenbeo projects, written by Pocket Forests co-founder Catherine Cleary. These real-life stories from farmers and families to schools and community groups shine a light on the small yet profound changes that are restoring habitats and reviving species across both rural and urban landscapes.Woven through the book are evocative poems by acclaimed poet Jane Clarke, enchanting illustrations by Jane Carkill and striking photography. Each page invites readers to reconnect with the wild corners of the world and perhaps to create their own.Named after the traditional farming practice of leaving a fields edge for wildlife, The Hares Corner is a testament to resilience, renewal and the deep wellbeing that can blossom when we let nature in.

An exploration of abstract textile work with practical tips on how to progress from the realistic to the abstract within your own practice.From Amish quilts through to contemporary makers, abstract textile work is a captivating art form that can capture a mood or feeling. In this fascinating book, renowned textile artist and tutor Anne Kelly shows you how to incorporate abstraction into your own work through experimentation and process. From shapes, colours and surface patterns to line art and textile influences, you will be armed with everything you need to make and experience your own personal responses to the theme.Beautiful artworks by the author illustrate the themes and techniques in the book. There are also contributions from other exciting contemporary artists and makers, such as Sarah Z. Short, Lorna Crane, Iain Perry and Helen Banzhaf.Chapters include: From Nature to Abstract: Getting Started. Shapes and Colour: Midcentury Influences. Surface Pattern and Mixing Media. Capturing Emotion. Playing and Process: Materials and Experimentation.This fascinating and evocative book is suitable for all ages and abilities, from students to experienced practitioners, or anybody seeking to inject new inspiration into their textile practice.

This rich treasure trove of twentieth century Batsford book covers showcases the very best of this venerable publishers design heritage.Founded by Bradley Thomas Batsford in 1843, Batsford has forged a strong reputation for niche publishing, in subjects such as textile art, practical art and craft, architecture and design, heritage and chess. Batsford books are both accessible and beautiful, and their quality means they sell for years, often decades.The covers in this beautiful book have been chosen from the extensive collection of book collector Paul Dimond. The collection includes the iconic covers of Brian Cook, which are recognised and collected worldwide, as well as beautifully tooled cloth bindings, Art Deco gems, mid-century architecture titles and quirky designs from the 60s and 70s. Rich with stunning photographs of these iconic jackets, The Book Cover explores the development of book cover design over the twentieth century.This book is a labour of love that showcases the very best of Batsfords design heritage and will delight book collectors and design enthusiasts alike.

A unique insight into the work of Irene Zurkinden with sketchbooks published for the very first timeAccompanying the exhibition of the same name, this book offers a fascinating insight into the multifaceted work of Irene Zurkinden. Over more than five decades, the artist created intimate, powerful, and uncompromisingly expressive works that continue to captivate today. The beautifully designed catalogue not only presents her most renowned paintings and drawings but also, for the very first time, her sketchbooks a rare window into the creative process of an exceptional artist. Book Highlights: First-ever publication of Irene Zurkindens sketchbooks Comprehensive overview of more than 50 years of artistic work High-quality reproductions of paintings, drawings, and sketches Exhibition catalogue and collectors item for art enthusiasts This publication reveals how Zurkindens oeuvre oscillates between grace, beauty, and critical engagement with her time an art book that unites inspiration, insight, and visual intensity.Swiss painter Irene Zurkinden (19091987) trained as a fashion illustrator in Basel before turning to the visual arts. A leading figure of the citys cultural scene, she spent her life between Basel and Parisher place of longing. Throughout her career, she exhibited widely in Basel galleries and Swiss institutions, with her paintings and sketchbooks bearing witness to a unique view of society and her personal surroundings.

A unique insight into the work of Irene Zurkinden with sketchbooks published for the very first timeAccompanying the exhibition of the same name, this book offers a fascinating insight into the multifaceted work of Irene Zurkinden. Over more than five decades, the artist created intimate, powerful, and uncompromisingly expressive works that continue to captivate today. The beautifully designed catalogue not only presents her most renowned paintings and drawings but also, for the very first time, her sketchbooks a rare window into the creative process of an exceptional artist. Book Highlights: First-ever publication of Irene Zurkindens sketchbooks Comprehensive overview of more than 50 years of artistic work High-quality reproductions of paintings, drawings, and sketches Exhibition catalogue and collectors item for art enthusiasts This publication reveals how Zurkindens oeuvre oscillates between grace, beauty, and critical engagement with her time an art book that unites inspiration, insight, and visual intensity.Swiss painter Irene Zurkinden (19091987) trained as a fashion illustrator in Basel before turning to the visual arts. A leading figure of the citys cultural scene, she spent her life between Basel and Parisher place of longing. Throughout her career, she exhibited widely in Basel galleries and Swiss institutions, with her paintings and sketchbooks bearing witness to a unique view of society and her personal surroundings.

Gallops through the pre-mobile phone era with wit and chaotic energy.Sunday TimesA joyous rags-to-riches tale.Financial TimesNostalgic, salacious and bitingly witty. Joe LycettA delicious, neon-soaked fever dream.Munroe BergdorfI couldnt put it down. Annie Macmanus The defining book on the iconic noughties-era of pop culture in London as told by DJ Jodie Harsh, who saw, did and survived it all.Jodie Harsh arrived in London aged fifteen in 2001, heading straight off the train from Canterbury to her first club night at the Astoria. Intoxicated by this initial taste of city nightlife, she didnt leave the party for years, falling in with the right wrong people and exploring the sides of London best experienced under cover of darkness.Throughout the noughties, from Camden and Soho to Mayfair, from Notting Hill and Primrose Hill to Hackney Road, the city was a messy, beating, slick and sordid melting pot. New music, new fashion, new art, all came together in a mad, dizzying rush before - and during - the financial crash of 2008. Different scenes collided, exploded, were reborn and shaped across the city, at rapid speed.Harsh grabs us by the hand and leads us back to those decadent times: from the Astoria to The Cross, the Soho Revue Bar to Mahiki, Boombox to The End and her famous friends houses; to a time before social media and cameraphones were ubiquitous and a life without their perpetual scrutiny allowed for a more liberated, hedonistic and creative existence. You had to be there, and Jodie Harsh was. Every single night.

Uglow makes us feel the life beyond the facts.GUARDIANFew can match Uglows skill at conjuring up a scene, or illuminating a character.SUNDAY TIMESCharming . . . Like Radio 4s shipping forecast for naturalists.Andrea Wulf, FINANCIAL TIMES In 1781, Gilbert White was a country curate, living in the Hampshire village he had known all his life. Fascinated by the fauna, flora and people around him, he kept journals for many years, and, at that time, was halfway to completing his path-breaking The Natural History of Selborne. No one had written like this before, with such close observation, humour, and sympathy: his spellbinding book has remained in print ever since, treasured by generations of readers. Jenny Uglow illuminates this quirky, warm-hearted man, the father of ecology, by following a single year in his Naturalists Journal. As his diary jumps from topic to topic, she accompanies Gilbert from frost to summer drought, from the migration of birds to the sex lives of snails and the coming of harvest.Fresh, alive and original - and packed with rich colour illustrations - A Year with Gilbert White invites us to see the natural world anew, with astonishment and wonder.A feast of a book, it is beautifully illustrated and compulsively readable.LITERARY REVIEWThe author brings her subject endearingly alive . . . [an] enriching book.NATURE

O mais próximo de uma autobiografia do lendário Freddie Mercury que o mundo jamais verá.Poucas pessoas sabiam que Freddie Mercury tinha começado a escrever diários em 1976, quando o Queen estava no auge da fama global. Quando faleceu, em 1991, havia dezessete cadernos manuscritos registrando os dias do cantor. A ultima entrada consta de poucas semanas antes de sua morte.Apenas quatro pessoas no mundo conheciam o destino desses diarios. A uma delas, Freddie confiou secretamente a coleço de escritos ineditos. Em 2021, essa pessoa abordou Lesley-Ann Jones, oferecendo acesso completo e irrestrito. Desde ento, por tres anos e meio, Jones mergulhou em revelaçes particulares e intimas de Freddie, elaborando uma narrativa que mudara tudo que se pensava saber sobre sua lenda e seu legado.Com amor, Freddie compartilha segredos chocantes da infancia do artista, mostra seus medos mais profundos e desejos mais ardentes, explora as inspiraçes por tras de suas composiçes, revisita seus relacionamentos mais intimos e revela quem era o verdadeiro amor de sua vida. Aqui, de uma vez por todas, esta a verdadeira historia de Freddie Mercury.

The True Story of the Milltown Brothers tells the story of a good band that got very lucky and then got very unlucky. It describes their meteoric rise and much ignored demise and demonstrates the role luck plays in all our lives, however much we like to think were in control.The Milltown Brothers from Burnley were discovered by Steve Lamacq playing their fifth gig at the Bull & Gate in London in May 1988. Signed to A&M in 1990, they had a publishing deal with EMI and their debut album Slinky was awarded 5 stars in Q magazine. Oasis supported them less than a year before the release of Definitely Maybe. They shared the bill with Nirvana in Boston, the day before Nirvana released the paradigm changing Nevermind. The promoter described their performance as the event highlight. Relentlessly touring the UK, Europe, America and Japan they were on the cusp of global success"This is not just a story about a band although as a cautionary tale for young aspiring indie wannabees it should be a must read it also explores more universal human experiences: how much luck plays in our lives, the importance of being resilient in the face of disappointment and change, and the importance of loyalty and brotherhood. Added to this, the book has cannily drawn in important happenings in the music scene that we traversed the Stone Roses, Madchester, Nirvana, Grunge and Britpop." Simon Nelson, guitarist, Milltown Brothers