Brian O´Doherty Livres

"Inside the White Cube" regroupe quatre essais de Brian O'Doherty, essentiels pour critiques et conservateurs. Il explore l'impact du "cube blanc" sur l'art contemporain et la perception du spectateur. Cette série "Lectures Maison Rouge" propose des textes artistiques interrogeant la muséologie et la création artistique. Troisième édition.

"In the 1950s, comics meant POW! BAM! superheroes, family-friendly gags, and Sunday funnies, but in the 1960s, inspired by these strips and the satire of MAD magazine, a new generation of creators set out to subvert the medium, and with it, American culture. Their "comix," spelled that way to distinguish the work from their dime-store contemporaries, presented tales of taboo sex, casual drug use, and a transgressive view of society. Embraced by hippies and legions of future creatives, this subgenre of comic books and strips was printed on out-of-date machinery, published in zines and underground newspapers, and distributed in head shops, in porno stores, and on street corners. Comix often ran afoul of the law, but that would not stop them from casting cultural ripples for decades to come, eventually moving the entire comics form beyond the gutter and into fine-art galleries."-- Amazon.com

When does an artist's creation become art, and where? Does it occur in the solitary confines of an artist's studio, or does it require the context of an art gallery's white cube? Studio and Cube is author Brian O'Doherty's long-awaited follow-up to his seminal 1976 essays for ArtforumInside the White Cube: The Ideology of the Gallery Space. In Studio and Cube he expands his interpretation to include the artist's studio, tracking the relationship between the artwork and the artist from Vermeer through late modernism.

Concerned with the complex and sophisticated relationship between economics, social context, and aesthetics as represented in the contested space of the art gallery, the author raises the question of how artists must construe their work in relation to the gallery space and system. schovat popis

Set in the 1950s, the story follows editor William Maginn as he investigates the mysterious decline of his birthplace in County Kerry. His journey reveals a haunting narrative about the village's destruction and the loss of a way of life that upheld Ireland's ancient traditions. Central to this tale is the tragic fate of the village's women, who all die under mysterious circumstances, intertwining themes of nostalgia, cultural heritage, and the impact of change on a community.

A captured colonial leader, condemned to death by Indians, is saved by the brave and dramatic act of a lovely Indian princess. That exciting and memorable scene comes to life once more in this engrossing story of Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan, who persuaded her father to spare the life of Captain John Smith.Also here are many other incidents and episodes in the short but eventful life of Pocahontas — her encounters with the settlers of Jamestown, her captivity on a British ship and her efforts to help the English.This newly illustrated edition, set in large, easy-to-read type, invites youngsters to relive the drama, adventure, and romance that characterized the life and times of an extraordinary Native American woman.

Set against the opulent backdrop of the Hapsburg court during Maria Theresa's reign, the novel explores the intricate dynamics of power, politics, and personal ambition. It delves into the lives of courtiers navigating the treacherous waters of royal intrigue, showcasing the tension between loyalty and betrayal. The rich historical setting serves as a canvas for themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of influence, painting a vivid picture of a pivotal era in European history.

This ground-breaking book explores the origins, development and contemporary significance of the green movement's ideology. It also indicates how different groups have modified them to respond to contemporary political realities.

This long-awaited volume brings together much of Brian O’Doherty’s most eloquent and influential writing, including essays on major figures such as Edward Hopper, Mark Rothko, and Andy Warhol and a substantial follow-up to his iconic Inside the White Cube. New pieces specifically authored for this collection include a meditation on O’Doherty’s various alternate personae—most notably Patrick Ireland—and a reflection on his seminal “Highway to Las Vegas” from 1972, penned after a return visit in 2012. The beautifully written texts, many of which have been unavailable in print, are complemented by forty-five color illustrations that present artwork discussed in the essays as well as documentary photographs of O’Doherty and other major art world figures. Adventurous, original, and essentially O’Doherty, this book is an insightful contribution to the fields of writing, art history, and culture writ large.