Vitamin C+: Collage in Contemporary Art
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As seen in Forbes, Colossal, and The Art Newspaper
Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by a team of art experts – an indispensable who’s who of the most exciting and innovative names working in the medium
Collage is an artistic language comprising found images, fragmentary forms, and unexpected juxtapositions. While it first gained status as high art in the early twentieth century, the past decade has seen a fresh explosion of artists using this dynamic and experimental approach to image making.
Organised in an A-Z sequence by artist, the book features both well-known collagists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Ellen Gallagher; Peter Kennard; Linder, Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; and Mickalene Thomas, and a plethora of lesser-known names deserving of greater attention. Taking a broad definition – from analog cut-and-paste compositions and photomontages to digital composed imagery and animations – Vitamin C+ showcases 108 living artists who employ collage as a central part of their visual-art practice, as selected by 69 leading experts, including museum directors, curators, critics, and collectors. The survey also features an engaging and informative introduction by Yuval Etgar, an internationally renowned expert in the area.
The 69 expert nominators include: Cecilia Alemani; Iwona Blazwick; David Campany; Raphael Chikukwa; Patrick Elliott; Max Hollein; Hettie Judah; Christine Macel; Roxana Marcoci; Duro Olowu; Scott Rothkopf; Russell Tovey; Zoe Whitley; and Heidi Zuckerman.
Artists include: Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Kader Attia; Adam Broomberg; Sara Cwynar; Moyna Flannigan; Ellen Gallagher; Lauren Halsey; Lyle Ashton Harris; Thomas Hirschhorn; Peter Kennard; Justine Kurland; Linder; Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Frida Orupabo; Heather Philipson; Tabita Rezaire; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; Dee Shapiro; Eva Stenram; John Stezaker; Mickalene Thomas; Kara Walker; and Billie Zangewa.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Phaidon Press, 1st edition (27 April 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1838665579 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1838665579 |
| Dimensions | 25.91 x 3.18 x 30.1 cm |
by M.S
I bought this book wanting to see art that pushes the boundaries of collage as a medium. Instead, the examples in this book are repetitive and same-y, with many of the works showing the same kind of style and execution, so even though a new artist is featured every couple of pages, you can flick through the book and it feels as if many of the works were made by the same person (with a few interesting exceptions, hence the two stars). I feel as if the editors have prioritised including works from as many different countries and cultures as possible (which is refreshing and commendable), but have overlooked diversity of execution and visual language.
I bought this book from a local bookseller and since I opened the shrink-wrap I can no longer return it which is annoying.
by Carol White
The book cover is stunning. I was a bit disappointed with the quality of the paper used on the inside of the book. Keen overview of a popular medium.