Michael Brenson Livres

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) studied painting before taking up photography in his early twenties. This title includes selections from his photographs of France, Spain, America, India, Russia, Mexico and pre- revolutionary China.

Exploring the evolution of American art and culture, the author reflects on his decade-long journey post-New York Times, addressing the impact of corporate culture on creativity and responsibility. The writings are categorized into art, art criticism, and cultural institutions, emphasizing the pressing themes of language, identity, audience, and power. By examining the shift from multiculturalism to privatization, the author invites readers to engage with the complexities and challenges facing contemporary art and society.

Describes and illustrates the innovative process of public dialogue and involvement that underlay eight works of public art in Chicago, in a project organized by Mary Jane Jacob. Among the works are a multi-neighborhood parade, a community storefront hydroponic garden for HIV/AIDS patients, a new line of candy produced with members of a candy-making union, and a video installation by teenagers from the tough West Town neighborhood. No index or bibliography. Published by Bay West, 115 West Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98119-4205. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

The book chronicles the rise and fall of the National Endowment for the Arts, highlighting its groundbreaking approach to funding visual artists without traditional patronage constraints. It explores the NEA's impact from its hopeful inception in 1965 through its controversial demise in the 1990s, marked by political and cultural turmoil. Through interviews with artists and scholars, the author provides an in-depth analysis of the NEA's individual fellowship program, capturing the complexities and consequences of this pivotal era in American art funding.