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Sunday Afternoon, Looking for the Car: The Aberrant Art of Barry Kite

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I've loaned this book to at lest 5 people; they all want their own copies now. Mr, Kite has a knack for juxtaposng totally inconsistent images that makes complete and hysterically funny sense.

Alan Bisbort gives us a launching pad to help understand and appreciate the amazing work of photo-collage artist extraordinaire, Barry Kite. It's quite obvious that Mr. Kite is more interested in letting the art do the talking but sometimes one needs a little help to realize that these are not just silly pictures but that they have provocative, and sometimes, truly philisophical meaning.

If you have ever spent time in a museum, wondering why everyone is so serious (and not enjoying themselves at all), this book is for you. Context is everything;when you see the juxtapositions, they make perfect sense. "Clumsy Nude" alone is worth the price of the book.

Barry does daring collages that may shock (thank God!) and humour. He has a refreshing approach and long may his career live! Thanks Barry!

I've read the book and enjoy Barry's work, I've even invested in a few. But, I agree art shouldn't always be serious!!!!