Damien Hirst by Brotten & JerryBracewell & Michael
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In 2014 Damien Hirst born 1965 unveiled a new series of paintings composed of vast numbers of surgical instruments which combine to form birdseye views of cities from around the world. With these Black Scalpel Cityscapes Hirst investigates subjects pertaining to the sometimes disquieting realities of modern lifesurveillance urbanization globalization and the virtual nature of conflictas well as those relating to the human condition in general such as our inability to arrest physical decay. Buildings rivers and roads are rendered as scalpels razor blades hooks and safety pins. Described by the artist as portraits of living cities the full series is illustrated in this volume and accompanied by detail illustrations. Also included is an essay by Jerry Brotton author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps and a short story by novelist and arts writer Michael Bracewell. show more
Condition : New
Author : Brotten JerryBracewell Michael
Weight : 908
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Language : English
EAN : 9781906967727
ISBN10 : 1906967725
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20150819
Place of Publication : United Kingdom
Pagination : 22 Pages 48 Colour And Black And White
Dimensions : 283 X 205 X 23