Synopses & Reviews
Forward-thinking, trailblazing, and fearless, collector Charles Saatchi opened the Saatchi Gallery in London in 1985 andand#160; has since launched the careers of hundreds of young artists, and has had an immeasurable influence on contemporary art for over twenty years. This comprehensive, elegantly produced book, the first volume to chronicle the history of the gallery, presents the work by 150 of the most important artists exhibited there. From Lucien Freud to Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Brice Marden, Cindy Sherman, Cy Twombly and beyond,
The History of the Saatchi Gallery chronicles the immense breadth of work exhibited at the museum. The book is divided into seven sections, reflecting the growth and transformation of the gallery from its 1985 beginnings in a former paint factory to its current home in the Chelsea section of London. Engrossing essays by leading art critics Richard Cork, Brian Sewell, and Sir Norman Rosenthal, and the actor Steve Martin provide revealing looks at some of the galleryand#8217;s most legendary exhibitions, including the infamous
Sensation, the controversial
Young British Artists, and
New Chinese Art. Impeccably designed and full of surprises, this unrivalled opus includes gatefolds of
Rabbit (1986) by Jeff Koons and
Love It! Bite It! (2006) by Liu Wei.
Synopsis
In a sustained burst of daring creativity before World War I, sculptors Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), Eric Gill (1882-1940), and Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915) revolutionized modern British sculpture. In this compelling study, celebrated critic Richard Cork provides an in-depth examination of the artistsand#8217; influences and works, exploring the idea of wildness that lay at the center of their artistic creed. Reaching beyond the classical canon to gain inspiration from what Gaudier-Brzeska called and#147;the barbaric peoples of the earth (for whom we have sympathy and admiration),and#8221; the three artists produced bold, sexually explicit work that shocked viewers and ignited controversy.Spectacular examples of these sculptures illustrate Corkand#8217;s text, including Epsteinand#8217;s masterpiece,
Rock Drill, and Gaudier-Brzeskaand#8217;s monumental bust of Ezra Pound. With new research on the artists,
Wild Thing is an essential reference for lovers of modern sculpture.
Synopsis
andldquo;Talking to artists is like embarking on voyages of discovery.andrdquo;
and#160;
Award-winning art critic and curator Richard Cork was 18 when he chanced upon Picasso, drew his portrait, and talked to him. That meeting sparked a lifelong enthusiasm for talking to artists that has continued throughout Corkandrsquo;s distinguished career. This collection of revealing conversations, first recorded for BBC radio, spans the pantheon of contemporary British artists, from Howard Hodgkin, Richard Hamilton, and David Hockney to Anish Kapoor, Grayson Perry, and Rachel Whiteread. Whether drawing out Francis Baconandrsquo;s musings on the afterlife or the story behind Tracy Eminandrsquo;s My Bed, Cork is an insightful and sympathetic interviewer.
About the Author
Edward Booth-Clibborn is a publisher, author,and#160;and editor of many award-winning books, including books on Damian Hirst and Young British Art of the Saatchi decade.
Richard Cork is an art critic, historian, broadcaster, and the author of four books. He is senior art critic at The Times (London) and winner of the Bannister Fletcher Award for best art book of the year.
Brian Sewell is the award-winning art critic of the London Evening Standard, as well as aand#160;broadcaster and the author of many books.and#160;
Sir Norman Rosenthal is former Exhibitions Secretary of the Royal Academy of Arts.
Steve Martin is an actor, director, and musician.