Fernando Botero's distinctive exaggerated forms perfectly complement the exaggerated atmosphere of the circus. Circus, a collection of more than 130 paintings and 50 works on paper, celebrates this rich history of entertainment and astonishment in this assemblage of images never before published as a complete collection.
The original and distinctive work of miniaturist Sally Wallace is for the second time featured in her new book, Christmas Emporium; and the book is as luscious as her work itself. Working with some of the most talented specialized miniaturists in the world, Sally has composed an expansive and complete environment both inside and out, inspired by her love of Christmas and memories of years gone by when Christmas shops were as fun to visit as to actually purchase items. The exterior has windows in stained glass, two nutcrackers standing guard over the front door and 25 small doors on the outside that serve as a very special advent calendar, among other architectural delights. Every element of the interior, from 18 Christmas trees to tiny wrapped presents under them, I offer up an interior festooned with every detail from working toys to children gazing at them and ornaments to hang on trees—each lovingly placed in an elaborately appropriate room with all the architectural details and interior design exactly as it might be in “real life.” This sumptuous environment is unique in all its facets and readers entering this magical entity for the first time will find the world of a unique talent, the result being a creative process so replete with extraordinary details that the reader him- or herself will wish that they, too, were 1/12 size.
Tyranny, dictator, authoritarianism: Journalists are our contemporary historians, bearing witness to stories that must be told. The articles they produce seize our attention and, moved by what we read, troubling questions come to mind. And where do they find the courage to protest their home regimes in the face of what is often overwhelming adversity and punishment by life in prison or death by a government or its leader? Moral Courage builds on this narrative by asking a different set of questions that to date have received little, if any, attention. What of the person taking on a regime single-handedly, often. Why and what might they have experienced? The author has interviewed 18 of these amazing scribes and presents a profile of each that answers those questions.Each of the world's 18 preeminent journalists (including one of the profiles is of a duo who work together) interviewed by the author have names are often unfamiliar to the general public and work in areas of the world where the people are under duress by leaders that are authoritarian. Complementing each essay are iconic photographs which give a visual context to his thesis. The essays, derived from face-to-face interviews with the journalists give new and revealing insights into those factors, professional and psychological, that motivate these daring individuals to take on opposing roles to leadership and the consequences that come from exposure to grave danger. These may include grievous physical injury, PTSD, moral injury, and prolonged bereavement for colleagues lost. What emerges from these interviews and analyses is a different, unique appreciation of the world of the war and journalist in dangerous zones of political conflict.According to Rachel Maddow, attacking the press, or attacking any source of information, anyone or anything that can offer an authoritative credible perspective other than that of a “deal leader” has to be eliminated, as that is central to the “authoritarian playbook.” Anthony Feinstein further maintains that we can see it happening not in just one country but all around the world, and the profiles here prove that, covering journalists under fire in 19 countries worldwide, ranging from India, to Russia to Turkey to Syria to Mexico, Israel and beyond. This ground-breaking book by a singular expert in the field will stir interest in the essential work of the men and women who, armed with only a voice and a pen, venture into the world's most dangerous places.
To this day, mention the name "Andy Warhol" to almost anyone and you'll hear about his famous images of soup cans and Marilyn Monroe. But although Pop Art became synonymous with Warhol's name and dominated the public's image of him, his life and work and worldwide influences are infinitely more complex and multi-faceted than that. And Phillip Romero, MD is just the person to explain exactly what that impact was and is and from whence it derives. In Andy Warhol's Brain, esteemed psychiatrist Phillip Romero takes on Andy Warhol in all his depth and dimensions. The book is essentially a return to renowned psychiatrist Phillip Romero's scheduled interview with his friend Warhol that never happened, as it was scheduled for the day after Andy's untimely death. The book is both homage to Warhol for his inspiring friendship with the author and a platform for Romero to explore his thesis, "Art for Survival." Romero here presents the extraordinary results of an agreement between the approaches to a topic of different academic subjects: in this case science and the humanities. It offers a unique and exceptional advance in thinking about artistry and intellect. Doctor Romero's work as a family/child psychiatrist led him to formulate the concept of "Creative Intelligence," which he defines as the effortful attention of the individual "mind" to recruit both these attributes to change oneself, to evolve social systems, and to sustain the environment to improve the quality and duration of human life. Romero found himself deep into researching the brain-mind/art-culture continuum of Creative Intelligence, and in doing so, his friend Andy Warhol presented a perfect example of the concept. This book is an effort to integrate the life and art of Andy Warhol with the brain-mind/art-culture system that informs the evolution of human civilization. The struggle between Creative Intelligence and adversity exists within each human being. Romero uses Warhol's life as a mirror to inspire the reader's Creative Intelligence in reinventing themselves through the complex and challenging times we live in. In this groundbreaking work that comes from the unique perspective of a world-class psychiatrist and practicing artist himself, Romero explains that for individuals, creativity protects us from our painful pasts and inspires us to create a better present for a more secure future. Creative Intelligence harnesses our inborn resilience and creativity. It is an ongoing mind-body process of effortful attention: remembering, reflecting, reframing, reimagining, reinventing, and reconnecting with oneself and the world.
Extraordinary Art Experiences introduces readers to a variety of institutions, many of which began as private collections. Art lovers can find them inside converted industrial warehouses or in structures designed by star architects, or even in homes left intact for visitors to see how collectors lived with their art. World class curators fill their exhibition calendars with innovative shows in every medium from painting to sculpture to performance and photography. The art is borrowed and loaned, just like that in the larger public institutions.
Because of New Age boom and popularity of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love, Americans have deep fascination with India/look to the East for spiritual sustenance.1+ million Americans travel to India every year. 4+ million people of Indian descent live in the U.S.Indians comprise about 1.4 million people in UK; that number is just shy of a million in Canada.India itself has more than 1.3 billion people, and the country is currently experiencing a book boom; the sector has been growing by almost 20% a year.Dana Westring was born/raised in Nebraska and currently resides in Virginia. He graduated from Hasting College with a BA in Studio Art and he worked as art director at an international architectural/interior design to designing and painting trompe l'oeil murals around the world. A majority of commissions were in the Middle East for members of the Royal Family in Saudi Arabia and the Royal Household in Jordan.He has 75K+ followers on social media.Apprenticed under the late James Perkins.He has been featured in The Washington Post and Martha Stewart Living and work is often exhibited in galleries throughout the Washington D.C. area.Francois Borne is graduate of Universite Paris-Sorbonne.Previously int'l Head of Old Master Drawings at Christies. Currently directs his own fine art consulting company in NYC.Gayatri Rangachari Shah is VP of Tina Brown Live Media (Asia) - work has appeared in New York Times, the Indian Express, Architectural Digest, Vogue, and Elle and hosts theUncommon Women podcast.TIRTHAS exhibition at The Garden Museum in London beginning April 28, 2022.
Most books about screen acting, including one of the authorΓÇÖs (100 GREAT FILM PERFORMANCES YOU SHOULD REMEMBER BUT PROBABLY DONΓÇÖT), concentrate on major stars and major roles. THERE ARE NO SMALL PARTS focuses on the wonders achieved by performers in brief roles, sometimes mere cameos. To watch an actorΓÇÖs complete delineation of a character in a few minutes is to marvel at his/her talent, concentration, and invention. Each of the 100 performances spotlighted in the book aims to evoke not just each actorΓÇÖs individual impact but how he/sheΓÇÖs imaginative gifts invigorated (and sometimes even stole) their films. From 1935 to 2019, the text surveys great artists who mastered playing for the camera, seizing moviegoersΓÇÖ attentions and deserving places of honor for their contributions
Andy Warhol is one of the most beloved and inquired about artist/celebrity.These are never-before-seen photographs from a little- known time in Andy Warhol's life: his early days in NYC as a model.Christopher Makos, a friend and confidant of Andy Warhol's, is himself a luminary photographer.His art has been exhibited at The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, The Tate Modern, The Whitney Museum of American Art, and The Brooklyn Museum. His work is in the permanent collections of The IVAM, The Reina Sofia Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery. His pictures have appeared in magazines and newspapers including Paris Match and the WSJ International. Makos is the author of numerous books, including Warhol/Makos In Context (2007), Andy Warhol China 1982 (2007), Christopher Makos Polaroids (2009) and Everything: The Black and White Monograph (2014). Foreword writer David Fahey is the owner of the Fahey/Klein gallery, probably the most important photography gallery in the world. He was a contributing West Coast editor of Andy Warhol's Interview magazine. He is an active member of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) and served on the Photography Advisory Council for the J. Paul Getty Museum. Additionally he serves as an advisor to The Herb Ritts FoundationPreface writer Peter Wise's work is found in various public and private collections, including Mead Art Gallery, Amherst College, Estee Lauder Corporate Collection, and The Andy Warhol Museum. Wise and Christopher Makos founded the Makos Archive; he has served as its Director since 2000.Ryan Murphy currently working on an Andy Warhol documentary set to release on Netflix in Fall 2022. Christopher Makos is the principle consultant for the film and elements of the book will be shown throughout the film.Travelling exhibition mounted by David Fahey and featuring artwork from the book launches in mid-2022.
When Sally Wallace--an accomplished miniaturist for more than forty years--visited Moscow with her husband, she fell in love with the onion domes and architecture of St. Basil's Cathedral and traveled home with the idea to recreate it in miniature. Now, in her new book A Russian Fantasy, Wallace takes readers on a tour of the miniature inspired by St. Basil's, her most ambitious to date. Within these pages, photos show the detailed exterior which replicates the cathedral, a Russian Orthodox church in Red Square built in the sixteenth century, while the interior reveals an entirely original design, complete with a museum, a workshop, an astronomical observatory, and living quarters. A tribute to all of the artisans who contributed their work, this photo journal documents the elaborate craftsmanship that brings the miniature to life.
Artfolio2020 is a publication of the best in abstract and contemporary work as decided by a jury of distinguished professional artists, museum curators, gallery owners, art consultants and collectors. Editor Douglas King, as a gallery-represented artist himself, has a deep desire to see the work of talented artists receive the attention they deserve. He knows the struggle of breaking into the 'art world' of galleries, exhibits, juried shows, and the popular art scene. With the mission in mind to provide exposure for artists to an international audience, King has created this premier annual, Artfolio2020, to provide for the art community a publication that can finally shine a light and acknowledge artists whose work is unique and deserves to be recognized and rewarded. For the first time, in some cases, the work of these talents will be in the hands of hundreds of gallery owners, art curators, and the art-loving public. Editor Douglas King has w
An original book of photography which presents a unique, minimal take on the beaches of the Hamptons in black-and-white.
Holly's journey provides insight into dating and finding true connections even in moments of self-doubt and personal crisis
Taking on the perspective of a passerby, the photographs offer an intimate glimpse into New York City through the author's photographic exploration of ten years, lending a particularly melancholy look at the world's greatest city.
Running: it's as simple as striding forward just one foot after another, but as author Michael Clinton has learned over more than 40 years as a runner, it's so much more than just exercise. It's a test of physical and mental endurance and a way to connect with the environment, the global community of runners, and, ultimately, yourself. From the streets of Paris, Buenos Aires, all the way to Sydney, Clinton has gone the distance, never forgetting his running shoes in all of his globetrotting adventures to over 120 countries. In Tales from the Trails, Clinton along with numerous contributors, including George A. Hirsch, chairman of the New York Road Runners and founder of the New York City five-borough marathon, detail inspirational stories of trial, tribulation, and triumph, revealing how running has helped one find love, strengthened a relationship with God, and assisted in overcoming fear and disappointment. Tales from the Trails is a reminder to lace up and hit the trails to run for your life, love, and happiness.
Original book of photographs and text based on the photographer's exhaustive archive of photographs of northern New Mexico, acquired over more than two decades.
A unique overview of twentieth-century visual culture and design history as told through Ted Eron's unparalleled vision
This unique book of portraits by a master of the wet-plate collodion technique and expert on the history and the North Dakota American Indians in this, his second book, shows the majesty and respectof these Native Americans, never before photographed as a group, in native garb. For historians and photographers alike, this second book in an anticipated series of three, is a distinctive treasure.Current photography not archivalWet-plate format unique and historic to this kind of photographySecond in an ongoing series, reminiscent of Curtis’ efforts to catalog entire populationsSubjects presented in native garb so retro/current aspect to the subject and the photography as wellNo other photographer or historian has taken on this subject with such intense understanding of the group
Original book that includes the Catstudio original collection of American geographic pillow designs, ranging from large scale geographic areas such as states and cities to detailed locations such as landmarks.
A comprehensive compilation of Douglas Kirkland's illustrious career.
Through 50 black-and-white photographs, this narrative is a visual representation of the many stages a parent and a child encounter when faced with divorce and their journey through it together - from mourning and loss to prospect and new beginnings.
A photographic and narrative investigation of female identity, a la Joyce, Tenneson, Cindy Sherman, and Annie LeibovitzIncludes homages to both fictional and historical women.
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