British Artists at Work [Paperback]

Gemma de Cruz (Author), Amanda Eliasch (Photographer), Franca Sozzani (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

Offering unique insight into the world of contemporary art, British Artists At Work looks at four generations of artists, from the established to the newly emerging. Photographs of each of the artists, taken by Amanda Eliasch during 2002 in the artists' studios, are set alongside examples of their work. The text by Gemma de Cruz provides a brief overview of who the artists are, what they do and how their work and ideas fit into the art world at this time. This book draws attention to a particular selection of artists who together form a strong idea of what is happening now in contemporary art in London, featuring artists who are influential alongside those they have influenced. Here is an exciting and revealing behind-the-scenes look at the spaces in which these artists work, with full-page reproductions of their artworks in progress. British Artists at Work includes the following artists, as well as many others: Michael Craig-Martin; Tracey Emin; Tierney Gearon; Gilbert & George; Kirsten Glass; Rachel Howard; Anish Kapoor; Tim Noble & Sue Webster; Julian Opie; Sam Taylor-Wood; Gillian Wearing; Rachel Whiteread...

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About the Author

Gemma de Cruz is a regular contributor to British and International art magazines and editor of the Habitat Artclub magazine. She has written catalogue essays for The ICA and The Saatchi Gallery in London. She also has curated a number of exhibitions of new art; Amanda Eliasch is a highly respected photographer who exhibits her work in London galleries such as Proud Galleries, where her latest collection, "Peep," received rave reviews; Franca Sozzani is the editor in chief of Italian Vogue, as well as the editorial director of publications for Conde Nast Italy. She is the author of several books on fashion and art.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Assouline; 1ST edition (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2843235057
• ISBN-13: 978-2843235054
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,143,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Artists through the eyes of a fashion photographer, December 23, 2003

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One of the best designed books I have ever seen. Book features vellum overlays, and large photographs of artists, their studios and artworks. Excelent art coffee table book for art lovers and novices alike.