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  1. Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly

    by Guerrilla Girls ISBN 9781452175812, 1452175810 Hardcover | 192 pages 11.4 in H | 8.9 in W Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly is the first book to catalog the entire career of the Guerrilla Girls from 1985 to present. The Guerrilla girls are a collective of political feminist artists who expose discrimination and corruption in art, film, politics, and pop culture all around the world. This book explores all their provocative street campaigns, unforgettable media appearances, and large-scale exhibitions. Each copy comes with a punch-out gorilla mask that invites readers to step up and join the movement themselves. Captions by the Guerrilla Girls themselves contextualize the visuals. Explores their well-researched, intersectional takedown of the patriarchy In 1985, a group of masked feminist avengers—known as the Guerrilla Girls—papered downtown Manhattan with posters calling out the Museum of Modern Art for its lack of representation of female artists. They quickly became a global phenomenon, and the fearless activists have produced hundreds of posters, stickers, and billboards ever since. More than a monograph, this book is a call to arms. This career-spanning volume is published to coincide with their 35th anniversary. Perfect for artists, art lovers, feminists, fans of the Guerrilla Girls, students, and activists Add it to the shelf with books like Wall and Piece by Banksy, Why We March: Signs of Protest and Hope by Artisan, and Graffiti Women: Street Art from Five Continents by Nicholas Ganz

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    $30.00
  2. Japanese Woodblock Prints

    by Andreas Marks ISBN 9783836587532, 383658753X Hardcover | 512 pages 8.9 in H | 6.5 in W | 1.4 in T The Japanese woodblock print showcased breathtaking landscapes, blush-inducing erotica, ghosts and demons that torment the living, and made sumo wrestlers and kabuki actors into rock stars. This condensed edition reveals the most exceptional prints from 1680–1938, drawing from the finest impressions of museums and private collections worldwide. From Edouard Manet’s portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh’s meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love of Japanese art. In all its sensuality, freedom, and effervescence, the woodblock print is single-handedly credited with the wave of japonaiserie that first enthralled France and, later, all of Europe—but often remains misunderstood as an “exotic” artifact that helped inspire Western creativity. The fact is that the Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon of which there exists no Western equivalent. Some of the most disruptive ideas in modern art—including, as Karl Marx put it, that “all that is solid melts into air”—were invented in Japan in the 1700s and expressed like never before in the designs of such masters as Hokusai, Utamaro, and Hiroshige in the early 19th century. This volume, derived from the original XXL monograph, lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood art form by presenting the most exceptional Japanese woodblock prints in their historical context. Ranging from the 17th-century development of decadent ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” to the decline and later resurgence of prints in the early 20th century, the images collected in this edition make up an unmatched record not only of a unique genre in art history, but also of the shifting mores and cultural development of Japan. From mystical mountains to snowy passes, samurai swordsmen to sex workers in shop windows, each piece is explored as a work of art in its own right, revealing the stories and people behind the motifs. We discover the four pillars of the woodblock print—beauties, actors, landscapes, and bird-and-flower compositions—alongside depictions of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, or enticing courtesans—rock stars who populated the “floating world” and whose fan bases fueled the frenzied production of woodblock prints. We delve into the horrifying and the obscure in prints where demons, ghosts, man-eaters, and otherworldly creatures torment the living—stunning images that continue to influence Japanese manga, film, and video games to this day. We witness how, in their incredible breadth, from everyday scenes to erotica, the martial to the mythological, these works are united by the technical mastery and infallible eye of their creators and how, with tremendous ingenuity and tongue-in-cheek wit, publishers and artists alike fought to circumvent government censorship. As part of our 40th anniversary series, this edition compiles the finest extant impressions from museums and private collections across the globe in a lightweight, accessible format, offering extensive descriptions to guide us through this frantic period in Japanese art history.

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    $30.00
  3. New Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting

    by Robert Zeller ISBN 9781580935692, 1580935699 Hardcover | 336 pages 12.2 in H | 9.8 in W New Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting by Robert Zeller offers a sweeping exposition of both historical Surrealism and its legacy in the world of contemporary art. It demonstrates the many ways in which the most significant art movement of the last century continues to be relevant today, featuring an international selection of contemporary artists whose compositions and studio practice reveal its influence. There are many modalities of historical Surrealism that still maintain contemporary currency: presenting the familiar as unfamiliar and uncanny, the juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated imagery, the use of absurdity to critique political or social issues, and the use of erotic imagery in an irrational, non-linear context. Not all the artists brought together in this book self-identify as Surrealist, per se, but each uses some variation of Surrealism in a personal manner. The book begins with a study of the origins, leadership, participating artists, and major milestones of historical Surrealism. Zeller chronicles the movement starting at the end of World War I and the birth of Dada. The most important players and events emerge throughout the timeline of events—including World War II, and such notable artists as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Leonora Carrington, and many others—up until the death of its leader Andre Breton in 1966. Zeller then explores how elements of New Surrealism are being put into practice in the contemporary art world. Section Two offers a survey of 29 contemporary artists who engage in New Surrealism’s seemingly unlimited variations of the movement’s original themes, including Rosa Loy, Glenn Brown, and Arghavan Khosravi. Section Three features 14 artists, including important contemporary artists such as Inka Essenhigh, Ginny Casey and Anna Weyant, who speak to Surrealism’s influence on their studio practice, detailing in their own words how they create a composition from start to finish.

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    $45.00
  4. Steven Glass Retrospective

    Steven Glass, A Turning Points In Clay/A Life In Art is a testament to the life and work of Steven Glass who has been the Resident Potter/Instructor at VMFA since 1982. Featuring over 45 works spanning over four decades, the exhibition is curated by Howard Risatti, recipient of NCECA Regional Award of Excellence (2020)and Honorary Fellow of the American Craft Council of Fellows( 2022.) This catalogue which accompanies the exhibition features an essay by Paula Owen « An Orientation Of The Spirit, » President Emerita, Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas. The catalogue also features an essay « Turning Points In Clay/A Life In Art » by Howard Risatti discussing Steven’s life and his critical and artistic development. Heather Ernst, Acting Director of The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design wrote the Forward to the catalogue. This retrospective exhibition at The Branch runs through March 31 and part of NCECA 2024.

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    $10.00
  5. 100 Manga Artists

    by Taschen ISBN 9783836526470, 3836526476 Hardcover | 576 pages 7.9 in H | 6 in W | 1.6 in T Discover the latest and the greatest of Japan’s manga scene. This revised and updated edition features classic maestros like Osamu Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy) and Katsuhiro Otomo (creator of Akira) as well as the most exciting newcomers such as Hajime Isayama and, of course, their fictional superstars. Since the original TASCHEN edition of Manga Design, Japan’s comic phenomenon has produced yet more captivating characters and a whole host of hot new talents. This revised and updated edition delivers the lowdown on the latest and the greatest makers and shapers of the manga scene. Through an A–Z directory, we discover the superstars—both human and fictional—of what is now a vast global industry, inspiring advertisers, filmmakers, creative professionals, millions of avid fans, not to mention an entire cosplay lifestyle, in which manga devotees in elaborate costume meet to celebrate the existence of their characters at huge conventions from Los Angeles to Leipzig. From classic maestros—like Osamu Tezuka (creator of Astro Boy) and Katsuhiro Otomo (creator of Akira)—to newcomers such as Hajime Isayama, each entry includes biographical and bibliographical information, descriptions of main characters, and, of course, plenty of examples of the artist’s finest manga spreads and covers.

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    $25.00
  6. 125th Street: Photography in Harlem

    by Antonella Pelizzari, Arden Sherman ISBN 9783777437347, 3777437344 Hardcover | 172 pages 72 color plates, 65 halftones 10.3 in H | 8.2 in W | 0.8 in T An unprecedented study of Harlem’s 125th Street photography and cultural identity. Harlem’s 125th Street is a marker of twentieth-century urban experience, a thoroughfare that encapsulates powerful stories of business and consumption, real estate and gentrification, glamour and entertainment, and political uprising. This book explores the constant mutation of this street life through the works of a large roster of photographers and performance artists. The photographs in this book represent narratives of resilience and stories of survival against a rapid and sweeping movement of history across 125th Street, where buildings and communities are periodically destroyed and built anew. The works shape a sense of belonging and identity that goes against the stereotyping and mystification of this neighborhood. It contributes to the writing of a new history of photography that is collective and collaborative. Among the artists featured are Dawoud Bey, Khalik Allah, Kwame Brathwaite, Jamel Shabazz, Hiram Maristany, Ming Smith, Ruben Natal San Miguel, Isaac Diggs & Edward Hillel, Lorraine O’Grady, and William Pope.

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    $35.00
  7. 500 Self-Portraits

    by Liz Rideal, Julian Bell ISBN 9780714875958, 0714875953 Hardcover | 588 pages 7.6 in H | 5.5 in W | 2.5 in T A compelling collection of self-portraits from throughout recorded history, revised to include captivating contemporary works The challenge of interpreting and recreating their own likenesses has proven irresistible to artists throughout the ages. Originally published more than 80 years ago and last revised in 2000, this wholly new edition for 2018 presents a selection of powerfully evocative works by many of the world's greatest artists - from Dürer and Rembrandt to Marina Abramović, David Hockney, and Cindy Sherman - working in painting, photography, sculpture, and performance. Flowing in a chronological sequence, with interspersed artist quotes, it features essays by Julian Bell and Liz Rideal. This is both a useful resource and a thoughtful celebration of a much-loved art form.

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    $29.95
  8. A Book of Fifty Drawings

    by Aubrey Beardsley, Alice Insley ISBN 9781849766951, 1849766959 Hardcover | 128 pages 6 in H | 4.5 in W | 0.9 in T Elegant “near-facsimile” edition of Beardsley’s best-known works Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) lived a desperately short life and his career spanned just seven years. Nonetheless, his output as a draftsman and illustrator was prolific. Beardsley’s subversive illustrations became synonymous with decadence: He delighted in the erotic, shocking audiences with his bizarre sense of humor and fascination with the grotesque. His work was deemed too scandalous by many publishers of the period, but found a suitably unseemly home with the notorious Leonard Charles Smithers (1861–1907). This book, published by Smithers in 1897, is as much a historic document as it is a beautiful introduction to Beardsley’s art.

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    $14.99
  9. A History of Art in 21 Cats

    by Nia Gould Hardcover | 96 pages 9.3 in H | 7.2 in W | 0.5 in T ISBN 9781524851491 Art history gets a fun feline makeover with 21 purr-fectly cultured cats in the styles of ancient and modern masters. Become litter-ate in the basics of important art movements through a host of beautifully illustrated cats, each one inspired by a specific period in art hiss-tory: Surrealism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Ancient Egyptian (of course), and many more. From Claude Meow-net to Jackson Paw-llock, these creative cats will introduce you to key themes and artists you won't soon fur-get. Purr-haps even inspiring you to make your own version!

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    $14.99
  10. A Life in Objects

    ISBN: 9798218324377 Binding: Paperback Author: Rob Barnard with Introduction by Yagi Kazuo Forewords by: Timothy Harris & Claire Wilcox Pages: 348 Trim: 9.5 x 9.5 inches Published: 02/01/2024 A Life in Objects exhibits almost fifty years of work by the American potter Rob Barnard. These objects, from his early studies in Japan in the mid '70s to the present all propose that pottery, regardless of its size or function, can eloquently express humankind's deepest desire to comprehend its own existence. A Life in Objects is a companion to Barnard's earlier book, A Search for Relevance, which documents his intellectual investigations into how pottery is manifestly capable of confronting the intricate and unpredictable nature of human existence throughout history. During these many years of writing, publishing and exhibiting Barnard was simultaneously absorbed in forming expressive objects full of emotional content like the ones presented here. They all are focused on this eternally familiar mystery. A Life in Objects enables us to observe the fifty years of Barnard's personal search for relevance through objects which both question and celebrate the mysteries of Life.

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    $85.00

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