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Frank Bowling

Frank Bowling

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ArtBiography
Pages
286
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

This book showcases Frank Bowling's 60-year career, highlighting his magnificent use of color and texture in absorbing, tactile paintings. It features exquisite reproductions that illuminate his experiments with material and the wide range of pictorial possibilities in his work. Accompanied by extensive curatorial surveys, art historical contributions, and the artist's collected writings, this book offers an in-depth exploration of Bowling's journey from Guyana to London and New York, creating an evolving map of his inner and physical worlds.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualThought-ProvokingReflective

Genres

Art Biography

Authors

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Frank Bowling

Frank Bowling is a celebrated artist whose distinctive paintings have made a significant mark on contemporary art. The book "Frank Bowling" offers a deep look into his unique style and career. It's a must-read for anyone interested in modern painting.

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Okwui Enwezor

Okwui Enwezor was an influential curator and art critic. He is recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary art discourse, including the book Frank Bowling. His work helped define the field for many years.

S
Schneider, Anna (Art historian)

Anna Schneider is an art historian. She is particularly known for her writing and research on the artist Frank Bowling.

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Zoé Whitley

Zoé Whitley is a curator and writer, recognized for her scholarship on artist Frank Bowling. Her publications explore his influential career and impact on modern art.