9788290955477 - Ghada Amer: Reading Between the Threads von Wendt, Selene (5 Ergebnisse)

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 63 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran September 20 through December 2, 2001 and then traveled for additional dates. Text in English and Norwegian. Features contributions by Selene Wendt, James Rondeau and the text of a conversation between Valerie Cassel and Amer. Includes numerous color illustrations. A fine copy in French style wrappers.

Zustand: Very good.

Erste Auflage. 24 x 24 cm. 63 S. Illustrierter OKarton. Kleiner privater Name auf Vorsatzblatt. Sonst sehr gutes Exemplar. Texte in Deutsch und Englisch. Mit Beiträgen von Selene Wendt und James Rondeau sowie mit Auszügen aus einem Gespräch mit Ghada Amer von Valerie Cassel. Durchgehend mit meist farbigen Abbildungen versehen. Sprache: Deutsch und Englisch.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. Has tate gallery stamp. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2001, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Ghada Amer: Reading Between the Threads by Selene Wendt explores the dynamic interplay of cultural influences that shape the work of artist Ghada Amer. Born in Cairo and raised in Paris, Amer's bicultural upbringing profoundly informs her artistic expression. Now residing in New York City's Harlem, she embodies the essence of a global artist, blending the memories of her Egyptian heritage with the nuances of her French and American experiences. Amer's artwork serves as a dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic traditions while simultaneously challenging cultural stereotypes related to Islamic and Western societies.Amer's artistic repertoire encompasses installations, textile works, and works on paper, with a notable reputation for her embroidered pieces on canvas. At the heart of her practice lies a provocative juxtaposition of delicate craftsmanship and exploitative imagery. She transforms appropriated pornographic visuals from magazines into intricate embroidered patterns, creating a tapestry that critiques negative cultural narratives. Beneath the seemingly abstract surfaces of her works, the hidden erotic imagery invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries between art and craft, high and low culture, and the dichotomies of gender.Vibrant colours and repetitive designs characterise Amer's artistic style, while the presence of dangling threads adds a layer of complexity to her work. Her pieces not only challenge traditional notions of abstraction and minimalism but also confront the historical inequities of male-dominated art. By depicting women in objectified poses, Amer de-personalises the images, inviting an examination of gender dynamics and cultural representations. Ultimately, Wendt's exploration of Amer's work reveals a profound investigation into identity, embodiment, and the significance of textile art in contemporary discourse.

Paperback met flappen. Zustand: Good. Condition: Goed. Binding: Paperback met flappen. Year: 2001. Language: Engels. Description: Lichte verkleuring omslag verder zeer goed. Lichte gebruik-/opslagsporen.