"Blek le Rat: 30 Year Anniversary Retrospective" is a limited first edition of 2,500 copies featuring the work of prolific stencil graffiti artist, Xavier Prou. This retrospective features the artist's private family photos, point and shoot images of his graffiti artwork from around the world, and full-color reproductions of his gallery pieces. The book is separated into two distinct sections: "Street Art" and "Fine Art," both of which are augmented by the writing of celebrated scholars, critics, experts in relevant fields, fellow artists, journalists, collectors and gallerists. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 images, "Blek le Rat," the 30 year anniversary retrospective offers the first full history of this seminal artist's tradition and legacy, featuring: Street art images from around the world, full-color reproductions of Blek le Rat's fine art, never before seen images from the Prou family's private archives, and 30+ essays from celebrated artists, scholars, critics and gallerists from around the world. Contributors include Jonathan LeVine, Jonathan LeVine Gallery, Jeffrey T. Iverson, Time Magazine, Carol Kino, culture critic, journalist, and regular contributer to the New York Times, Russell Howze, author of "Stencil Nation: Graffiti, Community, and Art," Carlo McCormick, culture critic, curator and senior editor of Paper Magazine, Waldemar Januszczak, Britain's most distinguished art critic, writer for Sunday Times, Jean-David Malat, Opera Gallery, Justin Giarla, White Walls Gallery, Anthony Lister, painter and installation artist, Shepard Fairey, contemporary artist and graphic designer. . .and many many more!
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EUR 17,58 expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Destinations, frais et délaisVendeur : Henry Pordes Books Ltd, London, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 4to, pp. 156 Publisher's original white cloth, with black lettering and decoration to front board and spine. Comes in the original brown cardboard box. Also present is a card from Opera Gallery, New Bond Street, London where this book was signed in 2012. Signed by the artist on the half title page. Binding is tight, pages are crisp and clean. Near Fine condition. This impressive book is divided into two sections "Street art" and "Fine art". It is profusely illustrated throughout with examples of the artist's oeuvre spanning the entirety of his career. Also included are a series of essays, including one by Waldemar Januszak who claims that Blek le Rat is an artist who paved the way for Banksy. An incredibly scarce copy in immaculate condition. A must have for lovers of Graffit art. Signed by Artist. N° de réf. du vendeur 037019
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