Discover the profound world of contemporary British artist Heather Phillipson through her first monograph, meticulously crafted to showcase her innovative work across multiple disciplines including video, sculpture, music, and poetry. This hardback masterpiece, published by Prestel Publishing on March 6, 2020, spans 240 pages and measures 210 x 280 mm, making it a stunning addition to any art lover's collection. Explore how Phillipson's artistic vision challenges the power structures and contradictions of contemporary life, offering insights into her selected works for prestigious venues like Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth and Tate Britain's 2020 Duveen Galleries commission.

The book features a rich compilation of the artist’s original writings, alongside three newly commissioned essays by acclaimed writer and curator Laura McLean-Ferris, experimental author Charlie Fox, and Professor Chus Martinez. Each piece delves into the evolution of Phillipson's diverse media, revealing the depth of creativity and conceptual rigor in her practice.

This monograph is not just a book; it’s a gateway into the vibrant mind of one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists. Perfect for collectors, students, or anyone interested in contemporary art, Heather Phillipson’s monograph promises to be an enlightening experience that bridges the gap between art and life.

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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm
Pages: 240
Bind: hardback
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 06-03-2020

The first monograph on the work of Heather Phillipson, one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists. Contemporary British artist Heather Phillipson works across video, sculpture, online projects, music, drawing, and poetry. She has been selected as the next artist for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square and for the 2020 Duveen Galleries commission at Tate Britain. Other recent commissions include Sharjah Biennial 14 and the Martin Gropius Bau, Berlin, and her solo projects range from Art on the Underground’s flagship site at Gloucester Road, an online work for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and a major solo show at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. This first monograph on the artist traces the evolution of her practice. Alongside the artist’s own writings, the book will feature three newly-commissioned essays by writer and curator Laura McLean-Ferris, the experimental London-based writer Charlie Fox, and Professor Chus Martinez. The book explores the wide variety of media used by the artist to investigate the power structures and contradictions of contemporary life.

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