The Beat of Urban Art: The Art of Justin Bua: The Artwork of Justin Bua - Softcover

Bua, Justin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061734993 ISBN 13: 9780061734991

Publisher: Harper Design, 2009

Synopsis

Showcases a motley cast of jazz musicians, homeboys, street hustlers, and neighborhood toughs - from the heavy-lidded 'Piano Man' in his cubist yellow jacket to the slyly romantic 'El Guitarrista', strumming his acoustic guitar and peering lazily out of his bedroom eyes.

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Review:

“Bua does not do urban art he is urban art.” (Sole Collector)

“Bua’s stylish renderings jump right at you, hit you between the eyes with their energy.” (Elmore Leonard, bestselling author)

“Whether celebrating hip-hop’s underground or reinterpreting cultural imagery ... Bua[’s] work challenges the mainstream art world’s images.” (Vibe)

About the Author:

Justin Bua is a groundbreaking innovator in both the fine and commercial art worlds, his iconic The DJ being one of the most popular and bestselling prints of all time. An internationally acclaimed artist, he exhibits his work around the world. Born and raised in New York City, Bua currently lives in Los Angeles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Design
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0061734993
• ISBN 13: 9780061734991
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160