Description
Discover the intriguing exploration of gender and power dynamics in the automotive industry with Jacqueline Hassink's acclaimed book, 'Car Girls'. This stunningly produced work dives deep into the peculiar intersection of female representation and the global car culture. Jacqueline Hassink, a visionary artist from Holland, meticulously captures the essence of female models used in car shows across three continents, reflecting how societal ideals of beauty shape perceptions of women. Over five years in the making, 'Car Girls' reveals the uncomfortable truth that often these women become mere accessories to the cars rather than individuals in their own right. Accompanied by a foldout poster cover, this limited edition of 1,500 copies is not just a book, but a critical dialogue on commodification and femininity. Artfully designed by Irma Boom, each page brims with powerful imagery that challenges us to rethink the standard associations between auto and eros. Ideal for art enthusiasts, gender studies scholars, and anyone curious about the intersection of culture and commerce in the car industry, 'Car Girls' is your gateway to a profound visual narrative. Shipping for this item is free, with delivery taking up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781597110976
Format: Sewn
Year: 2009
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
It takes an artist with the astute eye of Holland's Jacqueline Hassink to capture the actual oddness of the use of female models to sell cars. Hassink has already been acclaimed for books and exhibitions addressing issues of power and social relations, and "Car Girls" is a supreme instance of these explorations--a body of work that has taken more than five years to complete, photographing car shows in cities on three different continents. As Hassink affirms, she has used these sites to reflect on the differing cultural values with regard to their ideal images of beauty and women. The series captures the moments during the women's performances when they become more like "dolls or tools than individuals." In an issue of "Aperture" magazine, Francine Prose described Hassink's achievement perfectly, praising the work for its ability to "make us rethink the association between auto and eros as if it had never occurred to us, and to see it newly in all its sheer outrageous strangeness." "Car Girls" takes a subversively fun but conceptually smart approach to issues of gender, power and commodification. This luxuriously produced publication with a foldout poster cover is designed by Irma Boom and is limited to an edition of 1,500 copies.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781597110976
Format: Sewn
Year: 2009
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
It takes an artist with the astute eye of Holland's Jacqueline Hassink to capture the actual oddness of the use of female models to sell cars. Hassink has already been acclaimed for books and exhibitions addressing issues of power and social relations, and "Car Girls" is a supreme instance of these explorations--a body of work that has taken more than five years to complete, photographing car shows in cities on three different continents. As Hassink affirms, she has used these sites to reflect on the differing cultural values with regard to their ideal images of beauty and women. The series captures the moments during the women's performances when they become more like "dolls or tools than individuals." In an issue of "Aperture" magazine, Francine Prose described Hassink's achievement perfectly, praising the work for its ability to "make us rethink the association between auto and eros as if it had never occurred to us, and to see it newly in all its sheer outrageous strangeness." "Car Girls" takes a subversively fun but conceptually smart approach to issues of gender, power and commodification. This luxuriously produced publication with a foldout poster cover is designed by Irma Boom and is limited to an edition of 1,500 copies.