{"title":"Gill Perry","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of contemporary art through the insightful writings of Gill Perry. An acclaimed author and art historian, Perry's works delve into the dynamic realms of modern artistic expression, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the noteworthy titles in this collection, \u003cem\u003eIslands\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the captivating relationship between islands and contemporary art, offering a fresh perspective on how isolation and geography influence artistic practices today. Her keen observations and thorough research illuminate the intersections of art, culture, and society, providing a comprehensive understanding of the evolving art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerry's contributions to the Arts \u0026amp; Culture genre are invaluable resources for anyone with a keen interest in art history and contemporary art trends. Whether you're a seasoned art aficionado or a curious newcomer, Gill Perry's books promise to expand your horizons and deepen your appreciation for the art world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"islands-and-contemporary-art-by-gill-perry-9781789149364","title":"Islands and Contemporary Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking exploration, Gill Perry looks at the vital role that islands play in contemporary visual arts. Responding to the urgency of migration, climate change, and colonialism, artists create compelling and provocative works that resonate across colonised archipelagos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerry navigates the British Isles, Ireland, the Caribbean, Pacific Oceania, and the Galapagos and illuminates the role of islands in installation, multimedia, and film projects by renowned artists such as Robert Smithson, Lisa Reihana, Roni Horn, Rodney Graham, Tacita Dean, Cornelia Parker, and others from the 1970s to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this exemplary and curious interweaving of themes, environments, communities and artworks,\u003c\/em\u003e Gill Perry mobilises an ecologically aware, feminist, and postcolonial intelligence in the exploration of a conceptual archipelago of allegory, myth, and creative place-making. This generously illustrated book explores gender, ecology, politics, and aesthetics, entangled with the facts and fantasies of island stories. It provides an insightful understanding of how artists work to stimulate spectacular and elemental intimations of these elusive themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarry Curtis, Istituto Marangoni and Central St Martins, London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340876726508,"sku":"9781789149364","price":121.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28022683482824.jpg?v=1772174079"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gill-perry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}