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Beautiful Losers: Contemporary Art And Street Culture (D.A.P./Iconocla)
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The Greatest Cultural Accomplishments In History Have Never Been The Result Of The Brainstorms Of Marketing Men, Corporate Focus Groups Or Any Homogenized Methods; They Have Always Happened Organically. More Often Than Not, These Manifestations Have Been The Result Of A Few Likeminded People Coming Together To Create Something New And Original For No Other Purpose Than A Common Love Of Doing It. In The 1990S, A Looseknit Group Of American Artists And Creators, Many Just Out Of Their Teens, Began Their Careers In Just Such A Way. Influenced By The Popular Underground Youth Subcultures Of The Day, Such As Skateboarding, Graffiti, Street Fashion And Independent Music, Artists Like Shepard Fairey, Mark Gonzales, Spike Jonze, Margaret Kilgallen, Mike Mills, Barry Mcgee, Phil Frost, Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine And Ed Templeton Began To Create Art That Reflected The Lifestyles They Led. Many Had No Formal Training And Almost No Conception Of The Inner Workings Of The Art World. They Learned Their Crafts Through Practice, Trial And Error, And Good Oldfashioned Innovation. Not Since The Beat Generation Have We Seen A Group Of Creative Individuals With Such A Unified Aesthetic Sense And Varied Cultural Facets. The World Of Art Has Been Greatly Affected By Their Accomplishments As Have The Worlds Of Fashion, Music, Literature, Film, And, Ironically, Athletics. Beautiful Losers Is A Retrospective Celebration Of This Spirit, With Hundreds Of Artworks By Over Two Dozen Artists, From Precursors Like Jeanmichel Basquiat, Keith Haring And Larry Clark, To More Recent Adherents Ryan Mcginness, Kaws And Geoff Mcfetridge. Work In All Conceivable Mediums Is Included, Plus Reproductions Of Reams Of Ephemera. The Accompanying Essays Are Contributed By A Halfdozen Writers Who Have Championed These Beautiful Losers From The Start. This Paperback Reprint Includes More Pages, More Images, An Exhibition Checklist, Installation Shots From A Variety Of Exhibitions And An Interview With Beautiful Losers Advocate Agnes B.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Beautiful Losers: Contemporary Art and Street Culture'? A: 'Beautiful Losers' focuses on the organic collaboration of artists influenced by underground youth subcultures in the 1990s. It highlights their contributions to contemporary art and culture.
- Q: Who are some of the featured artists in this book? A: The book includes works by artists like Shepard Fairey, Mark Gonzales, Spike Jonze, and KAWS, along with historical figures like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book features hundreds of artworks, essays from various writers, installation shots, an exhibition checklist, and interviews with key figures associated with the Beautiful Losers movement.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to contemporary art? A: Yes, 'Beautiful Losers' is accessible for newcomers. It provides valuable insights into the origins of contemporary art movements and the cultural contexts behind the works.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Beautiful Losers' is a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages, offering an extensive look at the artwork and cultural commentary.
- Q: What year was 'Beautiful Losers' published? A: 'Beautiful Losers' was published on October 15, 2005, and has since been influential in documenting contemporary art.
- Q: Is this book a reprint or a new edition? A: This is a paperback reprint of the original edition, which includes additional pages and images that enhance the overall content.
- Q: Can I find any interviews in this book? A: Yes, the book includes an interview with Agnes B., who has been a prominent advocate for the Beautiful Losers movement.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The listing describes the used book as being in good condition, ensuring it is still a valuable addition to any collection.