Killer Art: Art That Has Maimed, Killed or Caused General Destruction Through the Centuries is a lavishly illustrated, deliciously offbeat look at dozens of visual and performing artists throughout history whose lives and works have resulted in untold mayhem for themselves, their loved ones, and even innocent bystanders. Most artists strive to create new and often bizarre techniques to make their art different. But in the process, some people get hurt. Fascinating, often shocking, Killer Art offers a surreal but painstakingly researched illustration of the darker side of artists and their sometimes dysfunctional world.
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"If you are seriously requesting to use Dr. Kervorkian's paintings in your book...I respectively advise you F*** off." -- GEOFFREY FIEGER, Legal counsel for Dr. Jack Kervorkian and unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Michigan.
"Powers' books leaps into the imagination like a kind of rock 'n' roll Armaggedon." -- R.U. EDDY, New Orleans culture critic
"Seeking examples of art that can hurt or kill people, Lynn Powers has uncovered many amusing stories, but what pleases me most about this book is the literalism one must employ to find art 'dangerous' to its audience: Sculptures that fall on you, performance artists who beat you up if you try to leave the room." -- POPPY Z. BRITE
"This book shook me up because it reminded me of the many times I've wanted to do something odd, knew in my heart it was of little value to me or anyone else, but decided in a moment of semi-conscious weakness to call it 'art' so I could do it anyway. This strategy works. No one has ever called me on it. Lynn Powers reminds me that experiments are experiments, but that I want to believe that art is somehow noble." -- TOM SNYDER, Co-creator and executive producer of Comedy Central's Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
"Powers' books leaps into the imagination like a kind of rock 'n' roll Armaggedon." -- R.U. EDDY, New Orleans culture critic
"Seeking examples of art that can hurt or kill people, Lynn Powers has uncovered many amusing stories, but what pleases me most about this book is the literalism one must employ to find art 'dangerous' to its audience: Sculptures that fall on you, performance artists who beat you up if you try to leave the room." -- POPPY Z. BRITE
"This book shook me up because it reminded me of the many times I've wanted to do something odd, knew in my heart it was of little value to me or anyone else, but decided in a moment of semi-conscious weakness to call it 'art' so I could do it anyway. This strategy works. No one has ever called me on it. Lynn Powers reminds me that experiments are experiments, but that I want to believe that art is somehow noble." -- TOM SNYDER, Co-creator and executive producer of Comedy Central's Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
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Killer Art: Art That Has Maimed, Killed or Caused General Destruction Through the Centuries is a lavishly illustrated, deliciously offbeat look at dozens of visual and performing artists throughout history whose lives and works have resulted in untold mayhem for themselves, their loved ones, and even innocent bystanders. Most artists strive to create new and often bizarre techniques to make their art different. But in the process, some people get hurt. Fascinating, often shocking, Killer Art offers a surreal but painstakingly researched illustration of the darker side of artists and their sometimes dysfunctional world.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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I'm supprised that I loved it!,
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This review is from: Killer Art; Art That Has Maimed, Killed or Caused General Destruction (Paperback)
A friend gave me this book and I was a little leery of it at first. I mean "Killer Art"? But I really enjoyed it. It's full of quirky stories of things gone wrong. I really likes the sections on Killer Music and Killer Film. The book is beautifully designed and the photos are alternately shocking and gorgeous. I've put it out on my coffee table. What a great conversation piece! Everyone picks it up and it starts some of the weirdest conversations. I definitely recommend this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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an interesting and readable art book,
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This review is from: Killer Art; Art That Has Maimed, Killed or Caused General Destruction (Paperback)
This book is a real treasure for anyone is interested in the darker side of art. The book combines pictures, writing, and also many little informational boxes that elaborate on the certain subject. Some of the art in the book is shocking and graphic, so I wouldn't recommend this for any young art appreciaters. The art in the book is wonderful though. Some of the images are haunting and really stick with you even after you have put the book down. This book explores both art thats subject matter is macbre and also art where the media used to create it was of a human origin. This is a really fantastic art book for those who are looking for an atypical book. The writing is interesting and east to read. This would make a wonderful coffee table book to spark conversations--trust me on this one. I recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Hauntingly Disturbing,
By O'Neil De Noux (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Killer Art; Art That Has Maimed, Killed or Caused General Destruction (Paperback)
This book is hard to put down and when you do, the images are even harder to put out of your mind. Lynn Powers has put together an intriguing look at art that hurts. The images will stay with you.
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