Tag: art

We are relocating!
In the coming weeks we will be occupied with packing and moving our internet store inventory. The entire collection needs to be transferred from Leidschendam to Oegstgeest, and this will take some time.
If all goes according to plan, we will be fully operational again on November 21st, but until then, it may happen that we are unable to immediately assist you with your order. We ask for your understanding, but as soon as possible, your order will be fulfilled with the utmost speed.

Christian Boltanski, a contemporary French Conceptual artist, best known for his evocative photographic installations, constantly explores themes of life, death, and memory through his practice, often delving into the complexity of the Holocaust. He deftly blurs the lines between reality and fiction, as he once remarked, “You can convey the truth more authentically through means other than the truth itself.” In his seminal piece “La traversée de la vie” (2015), Boltanski utilized the same photographs he had used in 1971 for “Album des photos de la Famille D.” However, this time, the images were enlarged, printed on fabric, and illuminated by hanging lightbulbs, inviting viewers to walk through and immerse themselves in the experience. The artist, born on September 6, 1944, in Paris, France to a father of Jewish descent, has been greatly impacted by the events of World War II, which continue to resonate throughout his work. Turning to objects as placeholders for the absence of subjects, Boltanski imbues his practice with elements of spirituality and meditation, following in the footsteps of pioneers of Conceptual art from the 1960s and 1970s, such as Joseph Beuys. His work has been acquired by prestigious institutions such as The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London, and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, cementing his place in the canon of contemporary art. Boltanski currently resides and works in Malakoff, France, continuously pushing the boundaries of enigmatic complexity and linguistic dynamism.

www.ftn-books.com has some nice Boltanski titles available.

We are relocating!
In the coming weeks we will be occupied with packing and moving our internet store inventory. The entire collection needs to be transferred from Leidschendam to Oegstgeest, and this will take some time.
If all goes according to plan, we will be fully operational again on November 21st, but until then, it may happen that we are unable to immediately assist you with your order. We ask for your understanding, but as soon as possible, your order will be fulfilled with the utmost speed.

Mastermind of satirical comics such as Mr. Natural and Fritz the Cat, Robert Crumb is the enigmatic creator.

Engaging in drawing at an early age, Robert Crumb’s talent blossomed. Together with his brother, he produced comics during his teenage years and birthed the infamous Fritz the Cat.

In 1962, Crumb relocated with his family to Cleveland and joined the American Greeting Card Company. The following year saw him tie the knot with his first wife.

Working for various clients, including the underground publication Help, Crumb’s experimentation with drugs commenced during this period. While it did result in some euphoric experiences, it also brought forth undesirable trips. Mr. Natural was conceived during one of these disturbing journeys.

1966 marked Crumb’s move to San Francisco, where he collaborated with artists such as Rick Griffin, Spain Rodriguez, and Victor Moscoso. The collaborative efforts culminated in a successful magazine, propelling Crumb into the limelight as a renowned underground illustrator.

In 1970, Crumb sold the film rights to Fritz the Cat, resulting in the release of two movies.

Tranquility in Crumb’s personal life dwindled when he divorced his first wife in 1977 and relocated to Paris. In the same year, he met and wed cartoonist Aline Kominsky, co-creating the magazine Weirdo. Soon after, Crumb returned to California.

As the mid-1980s approached, Crumb’s notoriety spanned beyond borders, making him an international cult figure. His illustrations graced the pages of magazines such as Newsweek and People, and his presence on television was frequent. The walls of New York City Art Gallery were adorned with his works, and in 1990, he held an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

In 1994, during the Haarlemse Stripdagen, the Frans Hals-museum showcased a grand exhibition dedicated to Crumb.

Robert Crumb has two brothers and two sisters. One of Crumbs’ friends, director Thierry Zwigoff, filmed a documentary featuring Robert and his two brothers.

With The Cheap Suit Serenaders, Crumb indulges in folk music.

Currently, Robert Crumb has relocated from the United States to a small village in Southern France, where he purchased a home to house six of his notepads brimming with his artistic creations.

We are relocating!
Starting today, we will be occupied with packing and moving our internet store inventory. The entire collection needs to be transferred from Leidschendam to Oegstgeest, and this will take some time.
If all goes according to plan, we will be fully operational again on November 21st, but until then, it may happen that we are unable to immediately assist you with your order. We ask for your understanding, but as soon as possible, your order will be fulfilled with the utmost speed.

Ballaghadereen, Ireland, 1941 – a momentous year for the birth of James Coleman. In the present day, he is based in both Dublin and Paris. Spanning back to his inaugural exhibition in the far-off year of 1970, Coleman’s pioneering practice has redefined our understanding and expectations of time-based work. His impact on artists of subsequent generations is immeasurable.

With meticulous composure, Coleman critiques the photographic image through slide, film, and video projections. He invites the viewer to explore the complexities of how an image accrues meaning, while simultaneously pondering their own role in defining the experience of photography. Despite the subtle conceptual and temporal aspects that Coleman ascribes, his works exude a sensuality and elegance that stem from his embrace of the inherent uncertainties and potential of the photographic image.

Coleman’s academic journey took him to the renowned École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, as well as the Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, among other prestigious institutions like the Central School of Art and Design in London and the National College of Art and Design University College in Dublin. In 2006, the National University of Ireland bestowed upon him an honorary doctorate, and in 2002, he received the Kurt Schwitters Prize in Hannover, Germany, as well as the Kunstpreis München. Notably, Coleman represented Ireland at the Paris Biennial in 1973.

John Lie A Fo (Paramaribo, 1945) is a Surinamese visual artist. He paints, creates graphic work, sculpts, and draws inspiration from themes of the Surinamese jungle. Lie A Fo studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the Free Academy in The Hague. Later, he was accepted into the BKR (Artists Regulation), allowing him to fully dedicate himself to his art. In 1979, Lie A Fo relocated to Suriname. Following the December murders, he returned to The Hague. In 1983, he moved to French Guiana. He frequently returns to The Hague to work on his craft.

www.ftn-books.com has beside some books now 2 silkscreen prnts for gallery exhibitions available.

Jan Bogaerts  was born in Den Bosch, where he learned the art of painting at the Royal School for Useful and Visual Arts from renowned artists such as Piet Slager and Antoon van Welie. Afterward, in 1899, Bogaerts continued his education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. From 1906 to 1918, he resided and worked in Teteringen, in the portion of the former municipality that now forms part of the city of Breda. In his early years, he drew inspiration from romantic literature, which he translated into his dreamy depictions of landscapes adorned with castles and figures. This style and content can be described as symbolistic and related to the art nouveau movement of the time.

Bogaerts also sought a similar intensity in subjects from his everyday surroundings, which he illustrated with a more realistic approach. Through seemingly casual close-ups of a farmyard or a bench at the edge of a forest, he captured a beautifully serene representation in his work. During his time in Teteringen, Bogaerts also turned his attention to still life painting. Here, he found a medium that allowed him to express his ideas of stillness, depth, and intimacy with great attention to detail and endless variations.

www.ftn-books.com has the Noordbrabants Mzseum catalog now available.