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Nick Cave : epitome  Cover Image Book Book

Nick Cave : epitome / with contributions by Andrew Bolton, Elvira Dyangani Ose, Nato Thompson, and Nick Cave ; edited by Ryan Newbanks.

Cave, Nick, 1959- (artist,, interviewee.). Bolton, Andrew, 1966- (interviewer.). Dyangani Ose, Elvira, (writer of added text.). Thompson, Nato, (writer of added text.).

Summary:

Anyone who's ever encountered one of Nick Cave's Soundsuits--whether in a gallery or on the street--can't help but be fascinated with these brightly hued, provocative constructions that function as both costume and sculpture. The most comprehensive survey of the artist's work to date, this large-format volume compiles the fantastic Soundsuits, for which the artist is best known, together with his other sculptural work and related projects in video and live performance. The book chronicles the artist's ingenious use of materials, which began with a Soundsuit constructed entirely from twigs and has since ranged from secondhand rugs and other thrift-store finds to feathers, buttons, beading, and rainbow-dyed synthetic hair. Dazzling images of Cave's Soundsuits are presented alongside video stills and performance views that capture the current of joyful energy that runs throughout the work. Essays by Elvira Dyangani Ose and Nato Thompson provide an illuminating critical context for the artist's practice, and an interview by Andrew Bolton explores the artist's working process and inspirations. Beautiful, insightful, and exciting, this volume will be a must-have for Cave's ever-growing audience.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9783791349169
  • ISBN: 3791349163
  • Physical Description: 284 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 35 cm
  • Publisher: München ; Prestel, [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-277).
Formatted Contents Note:
Out of a riot comes a dream : the public and private iterations of Nick Cave / Nato Thompson -- In conversation : Nick Cave and Andrew Bolton / Andrew Bolton -- The right to the city : urban appropriation in Nick Cave's work / Elvira Dyangani Ose.
Subject: Cave, Nick, 1959- > Themes, motives.
Wearable art > United States.
Performance art > United States.
Assemblage (Art) > United States.
Multimedia (Art) > United States.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Emily Carr University of Art + Design N6537 .C38 A4 2014 (Text) 30237622 Book Volume hold Available -


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