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This catalogue pays tribute to the artist Sven Drühl as a collector and theorist. For more than twenty years, he has been exhibiting his conceptual landscape paintings, neons and bronzes in institutional exhibitions. Now, for the first time, the Hans Erni Museum Lucerne and the Museum Wiesbaden are showing Drühl's collection of nineteenth-century paintings alongside his works: from Eugen Bracht to Janus La Cour and Carl Spitzweg. Another key aspect is Drühl's theoretical work, in which he has made a name for himself, as a guest editor of Kunstforum International and as the author of numerous articles on art history. SVEN DRÜHL (*1968, Nassau) studied art and mathematics. He became internationally known through his compilations of famous landscape paintings. With a PhD in art theory, he is also an author and editor of publications on contemporary art.

Zu sein wie Wasser, ohne Form, fähig sich allen Gegebenheitenanzupassen, ist das Ideal der in Berlin lebendenKünstlerin moki. In ihren Gemälden mäandert sie zwischenzeitlosem Eskapismus und der Konfrontation mitden Themen unserer Zeit. In ihren detailreichen Acrylbildernverschwimmen Fiktion und Realität. Wie eineForscherin erkundet sie die Schattierungen der Farbräumein einem grün-blauen Spektrum und erschafftihren eigenen Kosmos, in dem die Sehnsucht nachSymbiosesichtbar wird.Bereichert durch zahlreiche Texte und ein Interviewvereint Mäander ihre Gemälde der Jahre 2014 bis 2023. MOKI ist bildende Künstlerin und nimmt seit 2004 an internationalen Ausstellungen teil. Der Schwerpunkt ihres Schaffens liegt auf der Malerei. Sie abeitet darüber hinaus mit unterschiedlichen Medien. Für ihre Graphic Novels & Kinderbücher wurde Moki mehrfach ausgezeichnet.

Die Publikation präsentiert Skulpturen, Videos, Leinwände und Teppiche von Halil Altindere und erscheint anlässlich seiner Einzelausstellung in der Pilot Galerie in Istanbul (23.11.2023 - 20.01.2024).Halil Altindere (*1971 in Mardin/Türkei, lebt und arbeitet in Istanbul) setzt sich in seinen Arbeiten häufig mit konkreten politischen Inhalten auseinander, auch mit Bezug auf seine kurdischen Wurzeln und der Multikulturalität in der türkischen Gesellschaft. In seinen Werken beschäftigt er sich mit einer Vielzahl an Fragestellungen und beleuchtet Methoden des Widerstands gegen Macht und Unterdrückung, wobei er sich mit Themen wie Subkulturen, Geschlechterrollen, Popkultur oder der Struktur und Macht von Kunst- und Finanzsystemen beschäftigt.Die Publikation versammelt Arbeiten der letzten drei Jahre, in denen zunehmend die Grenzen zwischen Kunst und Leben Altinderes verschwimmen. Die Folgen der Pandemie, die die Welt erschütterte, finden ebenso Widerhall in seinen Werken wie die neue Vater-Rolle des Künstlers. Darüber hinaus macht Altindere zunehmend von den Möglichkeiten künstlicher Intelligenz Gebrauch und setzt KI-Technologie als eine Art persönlichen Assistenten ein, der eine aktive Rolle im Produktionsprozess seiner Werke einnimmt.

Lebenslust und Lebensenergie in Berlin, in Bildwelten abseits touristischer Phantasien, die sich ohne Scheu aus "High" und "Low" Kultur bedienen.Maximilian Kirmses Bildwelten erzählen von der Lebenslust und Lebensenergie Berlins, fern touristischer Großstadtphantasien, die vom alten glamourösen Westen, von schlafwandelnden Party-People in Mitte oder von coolen Hipstern in der gentrifizierten Stadtlandschaft am Prenzlauer Berg träumen. Seine Zeichnungen und Malereien greifen das unaufgeregte Leben im eigenen Kiez auf, stilistische und ästhetische Elemente der "High"- und der "Low"-Kultur treffen in Kirmses Werk aufeinander, zum Teil scheinen seine Motive der Comic-Kultur entsprungen zu sein. Nicht zuletzt leuchtet in seinen Tableaus das Lebensgefühl eines Fin de Siècle auf.Text: Fid. Fischer, Michael Hering, Anna Herms, Olga Hohmann, Kevin Kemter, André Simonow, Stefan Wartenberg.

Gino De Dominicis: A Reader casts new light on the elusive Italian artist Gino De Dominicis, whose belief that artworks may provide a valuable model for achieving the immortality of the body inspired his entire life and oeuvre. A culmination of Gabriele Guercio's extensive research, the book features a selection of texts, archival materials and images. It is the first English reader to include not only the reflections of De Dominicis, but also an impressive collection of essays and interviews penned by a wide range of artists, art historians, critics and curators, including Marina Abramovic, Jean-Christophe Ammann, Achille Bonito Oliva, Norman Bryson, Germano Celant, Anselm Kiefer, Richard Shiff and Italo Tomassoni.Text: Gabriele Guercio, Gino De Dominicis Andrea Bellini , Germano Celant, Laura Cherubini, Duccio Trombadori, Federica Negroni Manzini, Domitilla S. Delfino, Miriam Mirolla, Claudia Koll, Franco Fanelli, Adriana Polveroni, Ela Caroli, Andrea Cortellessa Ombretta Celeste, Octavia Stocker, Creighton Gilbert, Marco Senaldi, Jean-Christophe Ammann, Norman Bryson, Giovanni Pettinato, Achille Bonito Oliva, Richard Shiff, Anselm Kiefer, Luigi Ontani, Marina Abramovic, Daniel Buren, Joseph Kosuth, Jannis Kounellis, Emilio Prini

"The Thread of Water" is a reflexive wandering in the depths of the Mediterranean sea. The photographs investigate thecolonial politics of the underseas through the eeriness of subaquatic weightlessness and light contrasts: artifacts and bodiesare altered, if not disincarnated, in undefined waterscapes that build a narrative of dispossession and perdition. From digitalto analog photography, including thermal imagery, the collection curated for this book questions how movement cantranscend landscapes to embrace affect. But, more than anything, "The Thread of Water" is an intimate narrative abouttrauma and queerness that navigates different forms of storytelling (photographs, drawings, poetry, fieldwork notes) toexplore the in-betweens, the coexistent multiplicities, and the pervasiveness of liberatory praxis.

From an inside peek at the inner workings of Hollywood to the backstage drama of Broadway, from a poignant look at the black upper class to an honest look at the WASP elite, this elegantly wrought memoir of an extraordinary family has something for everyone.Growing up with a black Auntie Mame-like mother (who performed with the likes of Lena Horne) and an Anglo sea-faring father, Susan Fales-Hill moved seamlessly between many worlds. But it was from her mother -- a woman who was dressed by Givenchy and sculpted by Alexander Calder, yet rejected by many a casting agent for her "dark," unconventional looks -- that Susan drew inspiration, particularly when she faced challenges in her own career as a television writer in Hollywood, a town that wasn't always receptive to positive images of people of color. As a result the two developed a bond that mothers and daughters everywhere will find inspiring. Both a universally touching mother-daughter story and a portrait of a dazzling American family, Always Wear Joy is a memoir readers won't soon forget.

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism and the Mark Lynton History Prize Through the story of the pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge, the author of Recollections of My Nonexistence explores what it was about California in the late 19th-century that enabled it to become such a center of technological and cultural innovationThe world as we know it today began in California in the late 1800s, and Eadweard Muybridge had a lot to do with it. This striking assertion is at the heart of Rebecca Solnit's new book, which weaves together biography, history, and fascinating insights into art and technology to create a boldly original portrait of America on the threshold of modernity. The story of Muybridge-who in 1872 succeeded in capturing high-speed motion photographically-becomes a lens for a larger story about the acceleration and industrialization of everyday life. Solnit shows how the peculiar freedoms and opportunities of post-Civil War California led directly to the two industries-Hollywood and Silicon Valley-that have most powerfully defined contemporary society.

Amidst the pages of self-discovery, find the brushstrokes of your resilience, the colors of vulnerability, and the canvas of mindfulness. Uncover the artistry of your being in 'The BeUty Bible.Are you ready to actively engage in the art of self-discovery?Unlock the power of self-mastery with 'The BeUty Bible: The Original Work of Art.' This transformative workbook invites you on a journey of self-discovery and emotional well-being. Packed with practical exercises, challenges, and insightful prompts, it empowers you to explore and nurture your emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and personal growth.Embrace vulnerability, cultivate gratitude, and build resilience as you actively engage in this comprehensive guide.Each module addresses vital aspects of emotional wellness, providing actionable tools for regulating emotions, setting boundaries, and pursuing intentional personal growth.This workbook is not just about reading - it's a participatory journey toward innerstanding, discovering core values, and building resilience for a more authentic and fulfilling life.Let it be your companion on the path to emotional well-being, guiding you with clarity, purpose, and emotional intelligence.Workbook Includes:Interactive Practical Exercises and Prompts: Engage in hands-on, evidence-based activities designed to foster self-awareness and personal growth.Holistic Approach Framework: Explore a comprehensive framework addressing various facets of emotional wellness for a well-rounded transformative experience.Empowering Self-Reflection: Dive deep into reflective practices that empower you to gain insights, promoting personal understanding.Mindfulness and Present-Moment Awareness: Cultivate mindfulness to enhance your awareness of the present moment, promoting emotional balance.Personalized Growth Strategies: Tailor your journey with strategies designed to align with your unique needs and aspirations.Practical Self-Care Strategies: Discover actionable self-care techniques to prioritize your well-being amidst life's demands.Inspiring Quotes: Draw inspiration from carefully curated quotes that resonate with the themes explored, reinforcing key concepts throughout the journey."As a trauma therapist, entrepreneur, and champion for mental wellness through BeUTherapy, I'm dedicated to providing a sanctuary for healing and transformation, assisting individuals from all walks of life, including mothers, businesswomen, and men, in realizing their emotional potential. This workbook is highly recommended by mental health professionals, therapists, and consumers as an essential source for cultivating self-assurance and inner strength."- Destiny S. Howell MSW, MPH, ACSW. CEO of BeUTherapy

The publication delves into Lavinia Lanner's world of drawing. It traces the artist's path from early years until now. Texts and interviews with the artist give a vast insight into the essence of her abstract imagery in 3B pencil on paper, more and more expanding into space. The journey leads through depictions of found objects, organic structures, forgotten relicts of everyday life shown in a drawn close-up, resurrected in the new environment and context with main interest in the ambiguity of shapes and their respective overlappings and boundaries. ONLY DRAW WHEN YOU ARE TIRED is meant to be a process-oriented guide through Lanner's studio life, an invitation to reflect on the very basic means of drawing as well as an unsaid instruction on how to turn everyday life into a set of pencil lines.

From the artist: "I render a refreshing dimension of abstract ink-brushing landscapes with an enriched frame of mind and passion rooted in poetry that reveals the unspoken meaning of painting. This painting is sublimated by its will power and stimulated imagery, which are imbued with a subtle fuse of intrinsic motion and poetic fluidity, allowing the inner-echoes flow to lead the brushstrokes on its own accord. It is totally sensitized and free to strive on an unlimitedly transformed landscape anew."

The Tuscan And Venetian Artists: Their Thought And Work is a book written by Hope Rea in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the art and artists from the regions of Tuscany and Venice in Italy. The author explores the artistic styles, techniques, and philosophies of the artists who lived and worked in these regions during the Renaissance period. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Tuscan artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli, while the second part focuses on Venetian artists such as Titian, Bellini, and Tintoretto. The author provides detailed analysis of the works of these artists, including their paintings, sculptures, and architectural designs. The book also delves into the historical and cultural context in which these artists worked, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their thought processes and influences. Overall, The Tuscan And Venetian Artists: Their Thought And Work is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and enthusiasts interested in the art of the Italian Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Women and Artist"" is a book written by Max O'Rell and published in the year 1900. The book is a collection of essays that explore the role of women in the arts, particularly in the field of painting. O'Rell, a French author and humorist, examines the challenges that women face in pursuing a career in the arts, as well as the societal expectations and prejudices that limit their opportunities.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the topic. O'Rell discusses the history of women in art, the stereotypes and myths surrounding female artists, and the various obstacles that they have had to overcome in order to succeed. He also examines the work of several prominent female artists, including Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt, and Berthe Morisot, and provides insights into their lives and careers.Throughout the book, O'Rell offers his own opinions on the subject, often with a humorous and satirical tone. He argues that women are just as capable as men when it comes to creating great art, and that their contributions to the field should be recognized and celebrated. Overall, ""Women and Artist"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that sheds light on an important topic in the history of art and gender relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Turner The Artist (1885) is a book written by Stephen Albert Swaine that provides a comprehensive look into the life and work of the renowned British painter, J.M.W. Turner. The book explores Turner's artistic development, his techniques, and the historical context in which he worked. It also delves into Turner's personal life, including his relationships, travels, and influences. The book features numerous illustrations of Turner's artwork, including some of his most famous pieces such as The Fighting Temeraire and Rain, Steam, and Speed. Swaine's writing style is informative and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in art history, particularly the Romantic era. Overall, Turner The Artist (1885) offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the greatest artists of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lumley, The Painter is a novel written by John Strange Winter and published in 1891. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Lumley, who is a struggling artist trying to make a name for himself in the competitive world of art. Lumley is a talented painter, but his unconventional style and lack of connections make it difficult for him to gain recognition and sell his paintings.As the story progresses, Lumley meets and falls in love with a young woman named Dora, who becomes his muse and inspires him to create some of his most beautiful works. However, their relationship is threatened by the interference of Dora's wealthy and controlling father, who disapproves of Lumley's profession and social status.Throughout the novel, Winter explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for artistic recognition. He also provides a vivid portrayal of the art world in Victorian England, with its complex social hierarchies and the challenges faced by artists trying to make a living.Overall, Lumley, The Painter is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of art and society in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In einer Malerei, die sich zweifelsfrei als solche zu erkennen gibt, erfindet Sen Chung seit vielen Jahren immer wieder neue Konstellationen von Zeichen, die von großer Ökonomie gekennzeichnet sind. Es ist eine Malerei der Linie, des Pinselstrichs, auch der Farbtropfen, bei der Materie mit Materie sichtbar in Berührung kommt. Der permanente Wechsel zwischen fernöstlichen und europäischen Prägungen spielt dabei selbstredend eine lebenslang bestimmende Rolle.Der Künstler selbst hat seine Malerei einmal als ,gemalte Philosophie' bezeichnet. Sehen, Wahrnehmen, Fühlen, Verinnerlichen: das ist der adäquate Modus im Umgang mit den Arbeiten von Sen Chung, und wer ihn beherzigt, spürt eine beglückende Freiheit jenseits von Sachzwängen, düsteren Prognosen und einem katastrophalen Weltlauf.

Documentation of McKeever's first foray into installation art, seeking to explore the relationships between his photo/painted panels and the physical spaces in which they are presented.British artist Ian McKeever has been working on the international stage for more than five decades. This, his latest publication, documents Against Architecture - an exhibition that had its first incarnation, curated by Robin Klassnik, at Matt's Gallery, London (5 February to 19 March 2017) before being reconceived and presented as Against Architecture, Remodelled at TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth (3 November 2023 to 18 January 2024), curated by Violet M McClean as part of TheGallery's twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations. McKeever was made an AUB Honorary Fellow in 2002 and launched TheGallery's text + work program in 2004.The exhibition was McKeever's first foray into installation art, seeking to explore the relationships between his photo/painted panels and the physical spaces in which they are presented. For this, along with a team of helpers and student volunteers, he built a structure with 3 x 2-inch stud walling timbers and sheets of plasterboard comprising myriad walls, passageways, openings, ledges, and platforms, challenging the conventional white cube gallery space and bringing the viewer's body into heightened dialogue with both their surroundings and the artworks. The works, a series of the acclaimed artist's abstract paintings combined with ostensibly abstract photographs, pose formal and theoretical questions about perception, visual languages and modes of representation--ideas explored in an essay by Berlin-based English arts writer Mark Prince.The publication features numerous other text contributions: an introduction by Professor Paul Gough, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, AUB; Sue Hubbard, poet, novelist, and art critic; Violet M McClean, Curator at TheGallery, AUB; photography graduate Eliza Naden; interior architecture and design graduate Milly Louise Harvey; Associate Professor Dominic Shepherd, AUB; and Ian McKeever himself. Along with illustrations of the artist's past exhibitions and examples of his works of art, special attention is given to documentation of both iterations of the Against Architecture exhibition, including newly commissioned photographs of Against Architecture, Remodelled at TheGallery by Eliza Naden. The publication, which has been edited by Violet M McClean and Millie Lake, and designed by Warin Wareesangtip, has been produced in an edition of 1000 copies.

Ruskin In Oxford And Other Studies is a book written by George Kitchin. The book is a collection of essays that explore the life and work of John Ruskin, a renowned art critic, writer, and social thinker of the Victorian era. The book includes a detailed account of Ruskin's time as a student and later as a professor at the University of Oxford, where he made a significant contribution to the development of the university's curriculum and played a key role in shaping the intellectual climate of the time.In addition to the essays on Ruskin's life in Oxford, the book also includes several other studies that examine different aspects of his work, including his writing on art, architecture, and social issues. Kitchin provides a detailed analysis of Ruskin's ideas on beauty, nature, and morality, and explores how these ideas influenced his views on the role of art in society.Overall, Ruskin In Oxford And Other Studies is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life and work of one of the most important cultural figures of the Victorian era. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of art, literature, and social thought in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Celebrates the timeless art of one of the most significant painters of the twentieth centuryEmily Kam Kngwarray, an Anmatyerr woman from Central Australia, devoted the last decades of her life to new artistic pursuits, creating works that encapsulate the experience and authority she gained throughout an extraordinary life. This book offers new insights into Kngwarray's life and work, featuring original research and reflections from the artist's community, curators, and academics.Generously illustrated, the publication brings together Kngwarray's most significant works, from early vibrant batiks to her later monumental paintings on canvas. It includes archival images, many of which have never been published, and a visual record of community consultations and visits to Kngwarray's Country. Emily Kam Kngwarray is published alongside a major retrospective exhibition of her work at the National Gallery of Australia.

Dark, painful memories can be put away to be forgotten. Until one day they all flood back in horrible detail.When television producers approached Alan Cumming to appear on a popular celebrity genealogy show, he hoped to solve the mystery of his maternal grandfather's disappearance that had long cast a shadow over his family. But this was not the only mystery laid before Alan.Alan grew up in the grip of a man who held his family hostage, someone who meted out violence with a frightening ease, who waged a silent war with himself that sometimes spilled over onto everyone around him. That man was Alex Cumming, Alan's father, whom Alan had not seen or spoken to for more than a decade when he reconnected just before filming for Who Do You Think You Are? began. He had a secret he had to share, one that would shock his son to his very core and set into motion a journey that would change Alan's life forever.With ribald humor, wit, and incredible insight, Alan seamlessly moves back and forth in time, integrating stories from his childhood in Scotland and his experiences today as the celebrated actor of film, television, and stage. At times suspenseful, at times deeply moving, but always incredibly brave and honest, Not My Father's Son is a powerful story of embracing the best aspects of the past and triumphantly pushing the darkness aside.

The subject of John Singer Sargent's most famous painting was twenty-three-year-old New Orleans Creole Virginie Gautreau, who moved to Paris and quickly became the "it girl" of her day. A relative unknown at the time, Sargent won the commission to paint her; the two must have recognized in each other a like-minded hunger for fame. Unveiled at the 1884 Paris Salon, Gautreau's portrait generated the attention she craved-but it led to infamy rather than stardom. Sargent had painted one strap of Gautreau's dress dangling from her shoulder, suggesting either the prelude to or the aftermath of sex. Her reputation irreparably damaged, Gautreau retired from public life, destroying all the mirrors in her home. Drawing on documents from private collections and other previously unexamined materials, and featuring a cast of characters including Oscar Wilde and Richard Wagner, Strapless is a tale of art and celebrity, obsession and betrayal.

Broncia Koller-Pinell war wie nur wenige Künstlerinnen im internationalen Ausstellungsbetrieb der Wiener Moderne präsent. Bereits mit 27 Jahren zeigte sie Bilder im Wiener Künstlerhaus. Ihre größten Erfolge feierte sie in der von Gustav Klimt gegründeten Kunstschaugruppe. Mithilfe der Einbeziehung des künstlerischen Umfelds von Broncia Koller-Pinell lässt sich ihre stilistische Entwicklung vom Impressionismus der Münchner Schule des späten 19. Jahrhunderts bis zu den neusachlichen Tendenzen der 1920er-Jahre nachvollziehen. Wechselwirkungen und Einflüsse werden anhand von Gemälden und Grafiken von Künstler*innen wie Robin Christian Andersen, Anton Faistauer, Albert Paris Gütersloh, Carl Hofer, Koller-Pinells Tochter Silvia Koller, Koloman Moser, Egon Schiele, Heinrich Schröder und Franz von Zülow dargestellt. Auch die Rolle als Mäzen*innen, die Broncia Koller-Pinell und ihr Mann Hugo Koller einnahmen, wird hier thematisiert.Ed.: Katharina Lovecky. Text: : Stephanie Auer, Julie M. Johnson, Alexander Klee, Wolfgang Krug, Katharina Lovecky, Stella Rollig, Franz Smola.

"Dark Room A-Z unpacks Paul Sepuya's Dark Room series (2016-21), offering a deep dive into the thick network of references and the interconnected community of artists and subjects that Sepuya has interwoven throughout the images. The excavation and mapping of intellectual and artistic data points across the artist's work is presented through three distinct "voices," allowing for a cross-referencing of conceptual categories"--

Discover the captivating voices of 30 extraordinary women in this remarkable collection of poetry. Each poem weaves a delicate thread, unraveling the raw and unfiltered emotions that encompass the complex experience of being a woman. From joy to heartache, from resilience to vulnerability, these verses offer a profound exploration of the myriad ways femininity manifests itself in the world. Within these pages, you'll encounter a rich tapestry of voices, as women from diverse backgrounds and walks of life come together to share their innermost thoughts and self-expressions. Through their words, they invite you into their intimate worlds, beckoning you to listen, to feel, and to understand. Whether you are a woman seeking solace in shared experiences, or an empathetic reader eager to explore the unfiltered expressions of femininity, this collection will leave an indelible mark upon your heart and soul.