Big Picture: Contemporary Art in 10 Works by 10 Artists by Matthew Israel

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247mm x 177mm x 19mm

Pages: 192

How do we understand contemporary art today? Where do we even start? Where do we end up? Art historian Matthew Israel responds to these questions by exploring ten of todayGÇÖs most exciting contemporary artworks created by ten artists over a span of fifteen extraordinary years. With a clear eye for the captivating detail and a deep appreciation for the panoramic view, Israel reveals the fascinating stories behind each of the artworks, connecting them to larger social and artistic contexts, while stirring the sensibilities of art novices and art lovers alike. Drawn from the fields of photography, painting, performance, sculpture, installation, video, film, and public art, the works selected range from Andreas GurskyGÇÖs stunning, large-scale color photograph Rhine II to Ai WeiweiGÇÖs powerful Remembering, an installation of childrenGÇÖs backpacks following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, to Kara WalkerGÇÖs acclaimed installation, A Subtlety, in BrooklynGÇÖs former Domino Sugar Refinery. Accessible and insightful, The Big Picture presents an indelible portrait of the multifaceted, confounding, often mercurial world of contemporary art in the twenty-first centuryGÇöa place of wonder and delight that reflects our rapidly shifting global reality.