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A collection of outstanding and fascinating artists’ books revealing the inspirations and concerns of a group of remarkable contemporary artists
In the hands of artists and poets, books have been taking a radically different form since the advent of the artist’s book in Paris in the early 20th century. Appearing in a variety of shapes and sizes, as one-offs or small print editions, books offer artists and poets a novel form of expression. In the words of Indian artist Nalini Malani (b. 1946), the book is ‘a carrier of experience’, in which whole worlds are encapsulated.
In this beautifully produced book, works made by artists from New York to Damascus and beyond highlight the relationship between artists and writers and the influences that inform their work, from family to politics and everything in between. Lebanese artist Abed Al Kadiri (b. 1984) conceived his book during the first month of the pandemic to explore his family history, while through the eyes of Iraqi artist Kareem Risan (b. 1960) we see the shocking aftermath of a deadly explosion on the streets of Baghdad in 2005.
These artists also find inspiration in classical poetry and literature. Here you will see works that respond to and that are informed by the medieval Persian poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi and Hafez, as well as the tales of The Arabian Nights.
Publisher : British Museum Press (3 August 2023); British Museum Press
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 071411197X
ISBN-13 : 978-0714111971
Item Weight : 200 g
Dimensions : 21.8 x 1.5 x 25 cm
Importer : Roli Books Pvt Ltd
Packer : Roli Books Pvt Ltd
Generic Name : Books
