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Delicately balanced on the cusp of Western geometry, and on the lines, shapes, and forms of Chinese characters, this book traces the artist’s creative trajectory from his co-founding of the radical Ton Fan Group in Taipei to the dynamic cultural milieu of 1960s Milan, the city he lived in until 2014.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing some 200 exceptional illustrations of the artist’s life and work, comprehensive critical research, and personal interviews with Ho Kan, the essays in this book explore the artist’s interactions and experiences in Taipei and Milan alongside those of other Italian and international artists from that period, mapping his artistic journey from surrealism toward abstraction, laying out his extraordinary legacy as a leading transcultural artist.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43230247878834,"sku":"9788891836823","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9788891836823_39488a3d-ea96-4e01-b36a-752515a1ddd8.jpg?v=1786031575"},{"product_id":"9788891841025","title":"Wiwen Nilsson","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first English-language monograph on silversmith, sculptor, jeweler, and artist Wiwen Nilsson, whose work is a gem in the history of Swedish design.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing superb new photography, stunning archive imagery, and texts by leading international curators, commentators, and experts, this book is the first English-language monograph dedicated to the life and work of Wiwen Nilsson, a pioneer of art deco and mid-century design and silverware. Lavishly illustrated and deeply insightful, the book provides an overview of Wiwen Nilsson’s personal and professional development, bringing the main facets of his artistic and functional production into sharp focus, as well as presenting important new research about his achievements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particular emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of Wiwen Nilsson’s practice, and notably on the bridge he built between the realm of fine arts and the world of design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes thematic essays focusing on his silverware products—his sculptural oeuvre, his jewelry production, and his participation in Swedish and international exhibitions. 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Largely characterized by bold and strident colors combined with a cool-eyed appropriation of contemporary imagery, pop art sought to highlight both the negative and positive facets of modern culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis installment in the Art Essentials series explores this phenomenon, which had its roots in post-war British and American consumerism before spreading and capturing the imagination of young artists. After establishing the origins of the form, the book delves into subjects like the role of stardom and glamor in pop art and how pop art vocabulary grew to include political figures and even war imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs written by Flavia Frigeri, an authority on the subject, this book is an essential guide for anyone fascinated by the pop art movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56290964570485,"sku":"9780500293584","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780500293584_c67f50ff-322d-48ac-8988-2d5d59f73de9.jpg?v=1786014031"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-flavia-frigeri.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}