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Synopsis
Leeds born sculptor Thomas Houseago (1972-) recalls the expressive figures of classical Greek sculpture and Picasso's cubism in his monstrous statues and masks. New York born painter Amy Bessone (1970-) depicts small porcelain figurines blown up to monumental size. This title explores the figure through the lens of popular culture and art history.
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About the Author
Rachel Rosenfield Lafo is the former Director of Curatorial Affairs at DeCordova Museum and an independent curator. Philipp Kaiser is curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
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- PublisherRennie Collection
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0986596124
- ISBN 13 9780986596124
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages84
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Amy Bessone / Thomas Houseago
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Rennie Collection, 2011
ISBN 10: 0986596124
ISBN 13: 9780986596124
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Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: no dustjacket as issued. First Edition. A tiny chip to edge of rear pastedown, otherwise like new. 4to. 99pp. Seller Inventory # CHAPlafABTH
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Amy Bessone / Thomas Houseago
Published by
Rennie Collection, Vancouver, 2011
ISBN 10: 0986596124
ISBN 13: 9780986596124
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: J. W. Mah, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st. (CAD) No markings, Fine; no dust jacket as published. Green cloth with white title, 100pp. Mosly colour photos of artworks and exhibits at the Wing Sang, Vancouver, BC. British sculptor Thomas Houseago recalls the expressive figures of classical Greek sculpture and Picasso's cubism in his monstrous statues and masks. His artistic influences include Picasso, Giacometti, Surrealism and rock album covers. American painter Amy Bessone depicts small porcelain figurines blown up to monumental size that subvert the very image of the collectable. The text is in German and in English. (1.8 JM HOZ 401/3 Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12". Exhibition Catalogue. Seller Inventory # 06662
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