The Surrounded by Art

The Surrounded by Art

Author: Barbara Staubli

Publisher: Scheidegger and Spiess

Published: 2021-05-15

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9783858818744

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Julius Baer, established in Zurich in 1890, is a leading Swiss wealth management group. For nearly as long, the founding family has been engaged in supporting visual and performing arts. In 1981, on the initiative of its then chief executive Hans J. Bär (1927-2011), the company began to build its own collection of contemporary art, guided by the belief that art in a busines environment enhances the culture of discussion and is inspirational to employees and clients alike. Today, the Julius Baer Art Collection comprises more than 5,000 works in a range of media--painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and video--by Swiss artists, both internationally renowned ones and emerging talents. This book offers a survey of the collection that is on rotating display at the bank's offices around the world and highlights its origins and evolution over the past four decades. artistic positions of thirty-five contemporary Swiss artists, such as John M Armleder, Silvia Bächli, Miriam Cahn, Lutz & Guggisberg, Markus Raetz, Shirana Shahbazi, and Roman Signer, are introduced through brief texts and illustrations of some 350 works from the collection.


We Are Here

We Are Here

Author: Jasmin Hernandez

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 1647001684

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Profiles and portraits of 50 artists and art entrepreneurs challenging the status quo in the art world Confidently curated by Jasmin Hernandez, the dynamic founder of Gallery Gurls, We Are Here presents the bold and nuanced work of Black and Brown visionaries transforming the art world. Centering BIPOC, with a particular focus on queer, trans, nonbinary, and BIWOC, this collection features fifty of the most influential voices in New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. Striking photography of art, creative spaces, materials, and the subjects themselves is paired with intimate interviews that engage with each artist and influencer, delving into their creative process and unpacking how each subject actively works to create a more radically inclusive world across the entire art ecosystem. A celebration of compelling intergenerational creatives making their mark, We Are Here shows a path for all who seek to see themselves in art and culture. #weareherebook


The Book on the Floor

The Book on the Floor

Author: WALTER GRASSKAMP

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2016-12-10

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1606065017

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In 1954, the French writer, politician, and publisher André Malraux posed at home for a photographer from the magazine Paris Match, surrounded by pages from his forthcoming book Le musée imaginaire de la sculpture mondiale. The enchanting metaphor of the musée imaginaire (imaginary museum) was built upon that illustrated art book, and Malraux was one of its greatest champions. Drawing on a range of contemporary publications, he adopted images and responded to ideas. Indeed, Malraux’s book on the floor is a variation of photographer André Vigneau’s spectacular Encyclopédie photographique de l’art, published in five volumes from 1935 on—years before Malraux would enter this field. Both authors were engaged in juxtaposing artworks via photographs and publishing these photographs by the hundreds, but Malraux was the better sloganeer. Starting from a close examination of the photograph of Malraux in his salon, art historian Walter Grasskamp takes the reader back to the dawn of this genre of illustrated art book. He shows how it catalyzed the practice of comparing works of art on a global scale. He retraces the metaphor to earlier reproduction practices and highlights its ubiquity in contemporary art, ending with an homage to the other pioneer of the “museum without walls,” the unjustly forgotten Vigneau.


The Indigenous Black People of Monroe, Louisiana and the Surrounding Cities, Towns, and Villages

The Indigenous Black People of Monroe, Louisiana and the Surrounding Cities, Towns, and Villages

Author: James O. McHenry ED.D

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 1453588604

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This book is for those Louisiana slaves (and all the American slaves) whose labor was forced without regard to their humanity, even further, with unrestrained disrespect for their existence. This book is a tribute to the indigenous (originated in or native to the region) Black people of Northeast Louisiana, those folk who were reared in the rural areas, villages, and small towns; who worked on the farms and plantations; sharecropped; cleared all the land; tended all the livestock; planted and harvested all the crops; cooked for, babysat, and cleaned the homes of White folk; and endured the hardships of it all. This is a tribute to those laborers and professionals who strived for better lives for themselves and their families; the people who remained in Monroe, those who migrated to Monroe to make it a fine place to call home, and those who returned to the warmth of Monroe to live; and also, to those who left the area and moved on to other parts of the United States and world. I want to thank them all for trusting me with their stories.


Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

Author: A. H. Sayce

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-15

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations" by A. H. Sayce. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.


Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations

Author: Archibald Sayce

Publisher: Namaskar Books

Published: 2024-10-18

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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Delve into the rich tapestry of ancient history with Archibald Sayce's insightful work, "Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations." This compelling study invites you to explore the complexities of Israel's early civilization and its interactions with neighboring cultures that shaped the ancient world. As you journey through the pages, consider this provocative question: What truly defined the identity of ancient Israel amidst a mosaic of diverse cultures? Sayce's meticulous research uncovers the intertwining narratives of politics, religion, and society in the early Near East. But what if the lessons from these ancient civilizations still resonate today? By examining the relationships between Israel and its surrounding nations, this book sheds light on the enduring impact of these historical dynamics on contemporary society. With a wealth of archaeological evidence and vivid descriptions, *Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations* paints a vivid picture of the challenges and achievements of a formative era. Sayce's eloquent prose captivates readers and encourages deeper contemplation of humanity's shared history. Are you prepared to uncover the roots of early Israel and its profound connections to neighboring cultures? This exploration of ancient history is not just informative; it’s a journey through time that enriches your understanding of the past and its relevance to the present. Don't miss this opportunity to grasp the foundational stories that have shaped civilizations. Will you embark on this enlightening journey through "Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations"? Order your copy of "Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations" today, and gain invaluable insights into the ancient world that continue to influence our lives!


State of the Art 2020

State of the Art 2020

Author: Lauren Haynes

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780983466512

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This full color catalog details the State of the Art 2020 exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas from February 22 through May 24, 2020.


The Century of Artists' Books

The Century of Artists' Books

Author: Johanna Drucker

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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"Over the last ten years this book has become the definitive text in an emergent field: teachers, librarians, students, artists, and readers turn to the expertise contained on these pages every day."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved


Ways of Seeing

Ways of Seeing

Author: John Berger

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2008-09-25

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 014103579X

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Contains seven essays. Three of them use only pictures. Examines the relationship between what we see and what we know.


Early Native American Writing

Early Native American Writing

Author: Helen Jaskoski

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-11-28

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780521555272

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A collection of essays discussing early American Indian authors.