{"title":"Marilyn Minter","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eMarilyn Minter\u003c\/em\u003e, a visionary in the realm of contemporary art and culture. Renowned for her provocative and stunning imagery, Minter bridges the gap between fine art and popular culture. Her works often delve into themes of glamour, beauty, and the complex nature of desire, challenging and inspiring audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes thoughtful publications such as \u003cem\u003eMinter-isms\u003c\/em\u003e, which offer readers a glimpse into her unique artistic vision and philosophy. Dive into the intricate details of Minter's creative process, where bold colours and striking visuals come together to create unforgettable pieces that captivate and prompt reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese art books serve as both a source of inspiration and education for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, exploring the intriguing intersections of art, fashion, and social commentary. Whether you're an art aficionado or a curious reader, you'll find Minter's work a rewarding journey into the cutting edge of contemporary arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"minter-isms-by-marilyn-minter-9780691271569","title":"Minter-isms","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collection of inspiring and empowering quotations from an artist noted for her frank treatment of sex and for her portraits of Madonna, Pamela Anderson, Lady Gaga, and Lizzo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the 1980s, Marilyn Minter has been a pioneer of sex-positive feminism in the contemporary art world, pushing the boundaries of what kind of imagery is acceptable in fine art, especially when produced by women. In her photorealistic paintings, including those of celebrities such as Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Lizzo, Minter draws on the aesthetics of fashion magazines, depicting cropped women's faces and bodies laden with jewels and couture accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn some of her work, she has explored how the meaning of pornographic imagery changes when it's appropriated and transformed by a woman artist. Gathered from interviews, articles, and other sources, \u003cem\u003eMinter-isms\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling collection of quotations that presents Minter's revealing thoughts on art, women, power, sexuality, pornography, politics, and more. Filled with wisdom and humour, the book offers new insights about the life, work, and mind of this groundbreaking artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I used to think I was the worst person that ever lived, and that's pretty narcissistic of me. I wasn't even close.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e'My whole goal was to see if it would change the meaning if women owned sexual imagery, if we actually started making imagery for our own pleasure and amusement.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e'When it comes to sexual imagery even the most enlightened people can become paralysed.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I'm really glad to see mediocre women artists getting lots of attention, because the boys have been doing it for years. It's about time we're allowed mediocre women, too.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082284613868,"sku":"9780691271569","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13fab15cae465ea62db01bc3b8943ef9.jpg?v=1773004361"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/marilyn-minter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}