Description
Discover the revolutionary intersection of art and text in 'Vitamin Txt,' a captivating exploration of contemporary artists who are redefining how words can shape visual experiences. This brand new publication, released in 2024 by Phaidon, showcases the innovative use of text in artistic practices, featuring 103 talented artists from 34 countries who use language as a pivotal element in their work. With over 500 stunning artworks illustrated, this book offers an in-depth investigation into the significance of written expression within diverse mediums—ranging from painting and sculpture to installation and video.
Join a rich dialogue on artistic practices that bridge disciplines, as 'Vitamin Txt' explores how the readability of text conveys complex ideas beyond traditional notions of art and writing. Notable contributors and advisors, including distinguished curators and museum directors, lend their expertise to present a comprehensive history of textual art, spanning from ancient Chinese calligraphy to cutting-edge digital expressions.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a student, or a professional, 'Vitamin Txt' serves as an essential resource that highlights the dynamic role of text in contemporary art. This transformative work invites you to reconsider how words can extend beyond mere communication to become profound artistic statements.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. 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: 9781838665463
Year: 2024
Publisher: Phaidon
Description:
The inclusion of text in works of art was a revolutionary creative advancement of the twentieth century, with artists subverting traditional conceptions of â€art’ and â€writing.’ Younger generations of artists have continued to use the inherent readability of words to communicate ideas to viewers across a diverse array of mediums, including painting, sculpture, installation, and video.
Nominated by 66 leading global experts (including curators, critics, museum directors, and professors), Vitamin Txt showcases 103 living artists, from 34 countries, who place the use of text centrally within their artistic practices. With more the 500 artworks illustrated, and an introduction about the history of artists using text from ancient Chinese calligraphy to contemporary digital art, the book’s focus allows for a showcase of a range of different mediums, providing a cross-disciplinary view into the art world today.
Advisors include: Negar Azimi, Naomi Beckwith, Meriem Berrada, Isolde Brielmaier, Yeon Shim Chung, Tandazani Dhlakama, Yilmaz Dziewior, Touria El Glaoui, Ruth Erickson, Alison Gingeras, Krist Gruijthuijsen, Jennifer Higgie, Mami Kataoka, Sunjung Kim, Venus Lau, Helen Molesworth, Kimberly Moulton, Fumio Nanjo, Chika Okeke-Agulu, Adriano Pedrosa, Nada Raza, Dieter Roelstraete, Andrew Russeth, Nancy Spector, Sarah Thornton, Marianna Vecellio, Gilbert Vicario, Victor Wang
Artists featured include: Ghada Amer, Hellen Ascoli, Kamyar Bineshtarigh, Sophie Calle, Alejandro Cesarco, Heman Chong, Tony Cokes, Tracey Emin, Jeffrey Gibson, Shilpa Gupta, Jenny Holzer, Roni Horn, Ichihara Hiroko, Christine Sun K
Join a rich dialogue on artistic practices that bridge disciplines, as 'Vitamin Txt' explores how the readability of text conveys complex ideas beyond traditional notions of art and writing. Notable contributors and advisors, including distinguished curators and museum directors, lend their expertise to present a comprehensive history of textual art, spanning from ancient Chinese calligraphy to cutting-edge digital expressions.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a student, or a professional, 'Vitamin Txt' serves as an essential resource that highlights the dynamic role of text in contemporary art. This transformative work invites you to reconsider how words can extend beyond mere communication to become profound artistic statements.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. 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: 9781838665463
Year: 2024
Publisher: Phaidon
Description:
The inclusion of text in works of art was a revolutionary creative advancement of the twentieth century, with artists subverting traditional conceptions of â€art’ and â€writing.’ Younger generations of artists have continued to use the inherent readability of words to communicate ideas to viewers across a diverse array of mediums, including painting, sculpture, installation, and video.
Nominated by 66 leading global experts (including curators, critics, museum directors, and professors), Vitamin Txt showcases 103 living artists, from 34 countries, who place the use of text centrally within their artistic practices. With more the 500 artworks illustrated, and an introduction about the history of artists using text from ancient Chinese calligraphy to contemporary digital art, the book’s focus allows for a showcase of a range of different mediums, providing a cross-disciplinary view into the art world today.
Advisors include: Negar Azimi, Naomi Beckwith, Meriem Berrada, Isolde Brielmaier, Yeon Shim Chung, Tandazani Dhlakama, Yilmaz Dziewior, Touria El Glaoui, Ruth Erickson, Alison Gingeras, Krist Gruijthuijsen, Jennifer Higgie, Mami Kataoka, Sunjung Kim, Venus Lau, Helen Molesworth, Kimberly Moulton, Fumio Nanjo, Chika Okeke-Agulu, Adriano Pedrosa, Nada Raza, Dieter Roelstraete, Andrew Russeth, Nancy Spector, Sarah Thornton, Marianna Vecellio, Gilbert Vicario, Victor Wang
Artists featured include: Ghada Amer, Hellen Ascoli, Kamyar Bineshtarigh, Sophie Calle, Alejandro Cesarco, Heman Chong, Tony Cokes, Tracey Emin, Jeffrey Gibson, Shilpa Gupta, Jenny Holzer, Roni Horn, Ichihara Hiroko, Christine Sun K