Justin Paton Livres

Justin Paton's Montana Award-winning and much-loved journey through the world of art, now in a superb new format. A true treasure for art-lovers.

The book showcases the work of Jeffrey Harris, a prominent New Zealand painter, through a comprehensive retrospective in collaboration with the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. It features a rich array of illustrations that capture key themes and significant moments from Harris' 30-year career, including intricate etchings, vibrant icons, elaborate triptychs, and candid self-portraits, affirming his influential status in contemporary art.

Focusing on the creative journeys of 15 prominent contemporary New Zealand artists, this collection offers candid interviews that reveal their artistic processes. Accompanied by previously unpublished photographs of the artists and their studios, the book showcases over 60 images of new works. This richly illustrated volume provides an insightful glimpse into the minds of these creators, making it a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and students interested in understanding the nuances of artistic expression.

The book accompanies an exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, showcasing a range of artworks and themes explored during the event. It delves into the artistic concepts presented in the exhibition, providing insights into the featured artists and their creations. Readers can expect a rich exploration of visual art, enhancing their understanding of the works displayed from December 2022 to August 2023.

Brought together from New Zealand, Australia, Europe and the United States, the artists in this exhibition examine every aspect of the de-building process, from the crates art is stored in, to the paint on the walls."De-building opened on 5 February 2011 and was scheduled to run till 15 May. Unfortunately the earthquake on 22 February intervened and the Gallery has remained closed since that date. We regret that this exhibition has itself now been de-built and will not re-open. However a number of these works will be shown again, within the 'Brought to Light' exhibition, when the Christchurch Art Gallery reopens later this year."--Gallery website.

In diesem erfrischend unkonventionellen Essay eröffnet uns der neuseeländische Kunstkritiker und Kurator Justin Paton einen undogmatischen Zugang zur Kunst. Dem verklausulierten 'Artspeak' sagt der Autor den Kampf an: In einer leichtfüssigen, aber deswegen nicht leichtherzigen Sprache spaziert er mit uns durch die Geschichte der Malerei und zeigt dabei leidenschaftlich und anekdotenreich, wieso Kunst es wert ist, betrachtet zu werden. Er nimmt den Leser an die Hand, führt ihn durch italienische Museen, neuseeländische Galerien, fantastische Kuriositätenkabinette und andere Kunstlandschaften, um der Bedeutung von Kunst auf die Spur zu kommen. Wer eine Anleitung erwartet, wie man ein Bild lesen muss, um seinem Geheimnis auf den Grund zu kommen, wird enttäuscht – aber niemand nähert sich dem Geheimnis so schön an wie Justin Paton.