Michael Bracewell Livres

The Scottish artist France-Lise McGurn paints on canvases as well as directly on the walls of exhibition spaces, often combining the two to create an immersive experience. In her work she draws on a collected archive of images from films, club flyers and magazines, as well as her own experiences, ranging from life in a city, partying and dreams to motherhood and female sexuality. Bodytronic refers to the rhythmic, the trance and the moving body. Individual body parts float unrestrained across the different surfaces, connecting the canvases with the wall painting they are placed directly on to. The swift brushstrokes and repeated marks spill freely across canvases onto surrounding surfaces, animating the space with suggestions of pleasure, continual motion and the layered quality of contemporary experience. McGurn's archetypal figures suggest both the distance of city life and the strange intimacy of urban connection. The solo exhibition and accompanying publication show a selection of new works that McGurn produced during the COVID-19 lockdown. Confinement has highlighted for her the gap between private and public lives, specifically the response to certain kinds of behaviour.

This illustrated collection of texts by Michael Bracewell – novelist, writer and cultural commentator – reads like a social and artistic history of British art from the 1950s to the 2010s.

Gilbert and George have become international art stars, exhibiting worldwide since the 1970s. Accompanying the retrospective exhibition of their work—which will travel to America in 2008— Gilbert & George is a unique introduction to these extraordinary artists.The book reproduces previously unpublished installations, drawings, and ephemera and includes original critical essays, an illustrated chronology and a bibliography designed by the artists.EXHIBITION Tate Modern, London, February 13–May 7, 2007de Young, San Francisco, February 15–May 4, 2008Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, June 6–August 31, 2008Brooklyn Museum, New York, September 2008–January 2009

Exploring the life of a suburban dilettante in the 1980s, the narrative delves into his aesthetic ambitions and the lucrative career he embarks upon. Set against the backdrop of London and Bristol, it unveils a haunting story of loneliness and lost love, capturing the complexities of human relationships and the emotional void that accompanies his pursuits.

The first novel in twenty years from 'the most under-appreciated of our living fiction writers' (John Burnside)

Merril, manager of the Crypto-Amnesia Club, a trendy London nightclub, is a witness to his customers' pursuit of fashion and fads

A lovesong to London in the early 80s: a pre-computer, pre-digital, pre- mostmodern, New Wave age

A new edition as part of the Faber Social Greatest Hits - books that have taken writing about music in new and exciting directions for the twenty-first century.

Celebrated for his witty interpretations of book covers, Harland Miller's artistry merges pop art, abstraction, and figurative elements. This comprehensive monograph spans nearly two decades of his work, showcasing his evolution from classic Penguin appropriations to unique designs. It includes forty new pieces and features essays by prominent art writers that delve into various facets of his creative process. Miller's iconic paintings have garnered a dedicated following, reflecting his significant impact on contemporary art.

The book serves as a tribute to David Bowie's transformation into the androgynous art figure Ziggy Stardust in the early 1970s, capturing the excitement of his rise as a cult star amidst a wave of polyamorous enthusiasm. Compiled in 2015 with Bowie's involvement, it features the work of Mick Rock, Bowie's personal photographer during the Ziggy era, highlighting the iconic imagery and cultural impact of this pivotal moment in music history.