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100: The Work that Changed British ArtIn 2003, Charles Saatchi opened the new Saatchi Gallery, for his vision of radical, ground-breaking British art in a venue that is accessible to the widest public. 100 is the book that will mark the occasion with one hundred works that Saatchi believes made a difference to the perception of British art. The work of 27 artists has been chosen from Saatchi's collection and of course the selection includes the shark and the sheep in formaldehyde, the head made of blood, and Tracey's bed.... |
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10th East International 2000: Selectors Keith Piper and Sebastian Lopez... |
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10th International Exhibition of Botanical Art and Illustration... |
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11th Biennial of Moving ImagesThis richly illustrated catalogue of the international festival of artistsí films highlights three major artists and filmmakers: Michel Auder of France, Stan Brakhage of the United States and Raul Ruiz of Chile. It also offers a panorama of recent works from young and established artists, and a celebration of the Biennialís twentieth anniversary.... |
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11th British International Print Biennale Britain Canada USA... |
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11th Sydney Biennale: Every Day... |
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12 JAPANESE MASTERSAfter the devastation of World War II, Japanese designers forged a new aesthetic that joined themes of destruction and rebirth with an appreciation for life and an awareness of the world around them. Twelve designers in particular stand out in this regard; this book is a tribute to them. Featuring insightful profiles and stunning visual portfolios, 12 Japanese Masters shows how these creators brought Japanese style into the vanguard of modern design via the fields of fashion, interiors, industri... |
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The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary ArtWhy would a smart New York investment banker pay $12 million for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock’s drip painting No. 5, 1948 sell for $140 million? Intriguing and entertaining, The $12 Million Stuffed Shark is a Freakonomics approach to the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world. Why were record prices achieved at auction for works by 131 contemporary artists in 2006 alone, with astonishing new heights reached in 2007? Don Thompson... |
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12" Sleeves: Disco GraphicsAs a DJ, Toni Rubio had always wondered if some records got played more just because they looked good. Rubio, now a graphic designer, has selected these hundreds of vinyl maxi-single sleeves--the covers for 12-inch remixed singles--to be reproduced in glossy color for further study and pure enjoyment. The artists range from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, shown on the front of ìThe Messageî carrying a boom box and wearing gold chains, to Depeche Mode and Moby, by way of scores of forgott... |
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