For more than a year, the British transvestite potter Grayson Perry trawled the British Arts Council Collections holdings to present an alternative view of British art--one that reassesses the relationship between past and present and dissolves the boundaries between the radical, the conservative and the radically conservative. Unsurprisingly for an artist who has always positioned himself on the margins of the art world, Perry has found himself drawn to work that precedes the recent chic of British art, work that conveys a ...
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For more than a year, the British transvestite potter Grayson Perry trawled the British Arts Council Collections holdings to present an alternative view of British art--one that reassesses the relationship between past and present and dissolves the boundaries between the radical, the conservative and the radically conservative. Unsurprisingly for an artist who has always positioned himself on the margins of the art world, Perry has found himself drawn to work that precedes the recent chic of British art, work that conveys a sense of tradition and modest accomplishment. Routine assessments of postwar British art tend to pursue familiar trajectories, but Unpopular Culture seeks an alternative, one that moves away from dates and movements towards a more subtle investigation of the preoccupations that permeate the British art ofthis period.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9781853322679.
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First Edition. Hardback. Issued Without D/W. 4to.20 x 24cm. pp 100. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Original textured publisher's yellow cloth with b/w photo of Perry onset to cover and lettered blue on spine and on front cover. Signed presentation from the artist 'To David, Grayson Perry. ' Loosely inserted an attractive 8 by 6 inch colour photograph of Grayson Perry dressed as a woman standing outside the De La Warr pavilion. Dated 11 May 2008 with note at rear by someone who was at the opening / private view. Fine hardback exhibition catalogue for a touring exhibition beginning at the De La Warr Pavilion 10 May 2008, Bexhill curated by Grayson Perry, selecting from the Arts Council Collection featuring figurative painting, bronze sculpture and documentary photography from the post-war period until c.1980.
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New. 1853322679. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--96 pp. With 66 ills. (39 col. ). 20 x 24 cm. --with a bonus offer--
