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Jeff Wall (continued)

Revered as a leading contemporary Canadian photographer, Jeff Wall’s work delves into the complexities of images, representation, and memory. His larger-than-life photographs embody the visual style of advertisement, employing backlit transparencies and grandeur in their presentation. Known to recreate everyday moments, fiction, and art history in a “cinematographic” manner, he aptly dubs his work as “near documentary”. With a deep-rooted connection to his personal experiences, Wall explains, “[Near documentary] signifies that my pictures are inspired by my own encounters, and that I strive to capture those moments with utmost precision and accuracy.”

Having been born on September 29, 1946 in Vancouver, Canada, Wall attained his MA from the University of British Columbia in 1970. Dedicating his time to academia in the following decade, he pursued further education under the tutelage of renowned British historian T.J. Clark at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. His background as a Conceptual artist and art historian paved the way for his exploration of diverse subjects, including Hokusai, Édouard Manet, and even novels like The Invisible Man. Garnering immense recognition, a print of his piece Dead Troops Talk (1993) shattered auction records at Christie’s in 2012 and was then the third highest-selling photograph ever.

Presently, his works are housed in the esteemed collections of Tate Gallery in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, and the Kunstmuseum Basel, to name a few. Holding steadfast to his roots, Wall continues to reside and create in his hometown of Vancouver, Canada.

www.ftn-books.com has some interesting Wall titles available.

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Charlotte Schleiffert (continued)

At the spot where one would typically expect a human head, there is instead a skull of an animal or an exotic mask. The attire is equally diverse, ranging from traditional clothing of far-off lands to futuristic uniforms, fur coats, and sharply tailored suits. Cowboy boots, pink pumps, or sandals on their feet and an assortment of objects in hand: spears, guns, a stylish handbag, or a falcon. It’s often impossible for the viewer to discern whether the figure is male or female.

Schleiffert predominantly depicts these figures on a large scale, making them larger than life. Her choice of materials is varied, from chalk to paint and from faux fur to aluminum foil. Schleiffert works with compositions of imagery, using collages as a starting point for her drawings and paintings. Redrawing is important to Schleiffert because, in her own words, it allows her to avoid creating everything from imagination.

Themes of oppression, freedom, power, and gender play a central role in Schleiffert’s body of work. By combining different styles, eras, and locations, her work raises questions about tolerance in life: her potential figures display a longing for what should be possible. Schleiffert says, “My figures are not always content with their lives and dream of an alternative.”

In addition to drawings and paintings, Schleiffert also creates installations and sculptures. She studied at the Academy of Arts and Design in ‘s-Hertogenbosch (1985-1990) and at De Ateliers (1990-1992). In 1999, Schleiffert won the Prix de Rome. Her work has been exhibited at places such as Heden (The Hague), Museum Het Domein (Sittard), and CBK Drenthe (Assen).

www.ftn-books.com has some Schleiffert publications available.

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Inez van Lamsweerde (continued)

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.

Inez van Lamsweerde, born on September 25, 1963 in Amsterdam, is a Dutch art photographer, renowned for her digitally manipulated photos. Together with her husband Vinoodh Matadin, she creates numerous art pieces that blend fashion photography and art. The two met at the Akademie Vogue, where they both studied clothing design. However, after two years, Inez van Lamsweerde left the school to pursue further studies at the Rietveld Academie, focusing on photography. But she still had a passion for fashion and incorporated it into her photography. Her photos are razor-sharp and can be described as perfect. Every aspect of the photo is precisely crafted and carefully thought out. Inez van Lamsweerde’s current photos include a combination of fashion and art photography. She works with many well-known brands and photographs models in the traditional style seen in fashion magazines, which is the fashion photography element. However, the use of light and contours in her work makes it appreciated by lovers of art photography as well.

www.ftn-books.com has some Inez van Lamsweerde items available.

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Miguel Berrocal (continued)

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal, also known as Miguel Berrocal, was a Spanish figurative and abstract sculptor/artist, born in Villanueva de Algaidas on September 28, 1933, and passed away in Antequera on May 31, 2006.

Berrocal’s upbringing took place in the Spanish province of Málaga. At first, he pursued studies in architecture under the guidance of Angel Ferrant and Ramón Stolz at the Escuela de Artes y Oficios de Madrid in Madrid, but had a change of heart and switched to pursuing an education in arts at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, also located in Madrid. In addition, he received guidance from architect Castro Fernández-Shaw at his studio. From 1952 to 1954, he lived and worked in Rome.

Beginning in 1959, Berrocal embarked on creating his “Puzzle-Sculptures”, which propelled him into international recognition. In 1964, he was invited to participate in documenta III in the German city of Kassel.

Between 1967 and 2004, Berrocal primarily worked in Verona, Italy. The acclaimed artist’s work has been exhibited worldwide and consists not only of numerous sculptures, but also paintings and prints. In 2006, Berrocal passed away suddenly due to prostate cancer.

www.ftn-books.com has several collectable Berrocal items available.

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Museum DE PONT / Tilburg

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I think that museum DE PONT in Tilburg is one of the museums that impresses me most. In the almost 30 years of its existence it has build a solid reputation in organizing breathtaking and ground breaking exhibitions and in the meantime expanded their collection of contemporary art in a very personal way. The building, not the most architectural beautiful museum in the world, is fantastic to present the modern art and each time i visit de PONT it impresses me. The man responsibel for this great achievement is Hendrik Driessen.

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While i was searching for minimal art in the Netherlands i discovered that many of the contemporary minimal artists in the Netherland had their first museum presentation at the DE PONT. Besides the exhibitions, their publication program is well worth following. Beautiful designed catalogues and posters are published making this one of the most desirable and satisfying museum packages/ visits for me.

www.ftn-books.com has many of the legendary de PONT publications available.

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Nico Dijkshoorn (1960)

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Why this writer… “instant” poet in a blog on art. This is because this famous dutch writer who had a weekly platform in the DE WERELD DRAAIT DOOR program also has a very personal view on art. He published together with the Kröller Muller Museum a book in which he wrote personal texts for items which are in the permanent collection of the Museum. The book is titled “DIJKSHOORN KIJKT KUNST” and is now available at www.ftn-books.com.

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I the coming months i will place some examples from the book. Short personal texts put together by Dijkshoorn with great art. Here is a first . It is a text combined with the “Potatoes” painting by van Gogh.

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 a recipe for “Spanish ” potatoes

Buy a potato

bake it

tink of

spain

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Wim Crouwel (1928-2019)

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This morning i heard that one of the most influential designers from our time, Wim Crouwel, has died. The last years of his life he suffered Parkinson disease, but he was still going strong and must have looked forward to the retrospective of his works being opened later this  month at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. What better way to commemorate this great artist than to show a selection of the many items designed by him. www.ftn-books.com

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And to finish one of my personal favorites. Wim Crouwel will be an example for many designers in the decades to comewerkman crouwel aa.

 

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H.P Berlage and Henry van de Velde

2 architects joined forces in the beginning of the 20th century to realize the museum and hunting cabin for the family Kroller-Muller. In 1939 the museum building it self was finally finished , but more important, in the decades preceding the realisation of the museum. Mrs Kroller Muller had collected together with the aid of H.P. Bremmer a marvelous collection of contemporary art. Her choice in art was exquisite. Van Gogh, Signac, Seurat, Rijsselberghe, Redon and Marini ao were would prove to be key elements within the collection of the Kroller Muller. But for those who have visisted the museum and its surroundings there are other elements on the grounds which will be remembered. How about one of the best sculpture gardens in the world and the Jachthuis Sint Hubertus near ( designed by Berlage ) and ofcourse the beautiful and modernistic museum itslef designed by Henry van de Velde. www.ftn-books.com has a nice italian publication available which is dedicated to these designs.

rassegna kroller

 

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Lawrence Weiner (1942) + discount

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Lawrence Weiner and the Netherlands is a combination which now exists for almost 50 years. His connections with dutch directors and curators is legendary and he has made several special projects with them in dutch. Weiner is considered as a post minimal artist and one of the founders of Conceptual art and that is the reason why his works blend so well within the collections of the more important dutch museum. The van Abbemuseum, Stedelijk and Gemeentemuseum have all works by Weiner in their collections.

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But Weiner is much more than a conceptual artist. He is a book designer and poet at the same time  and these little sketches with words can be blown up into facades and objects with words. One of the most memorable to me was the facade at the Ljubljana Modern Art museum with a Weiner object on one of the outside museum walls. Impredssive, recognizable. So to celebrate the longtime history that Lawrence Weiner has with the Netherlands there is a discount this week of 10%  on all items at www.ftn-books.com . use the discountcode : LawrenceWeiner10 and receive a 10% discount on all items including some marvelous Lawrence Weiner publications.

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Jan Rothuizen ( 1968)

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Jan Rothuizen illustrations are a joy and last month on a Thursday morning i was triggered by one he did on the Sculpture garden of the Kroller Muller museum. The drawings overflow with detail, have a signature of their own and should be shared and known worldwide. He is unique in his drawings and the approach of his subjects. Just look at this drawing he made of the Kroller Muller museum ( Museum Kroller Muller catalogues are available at www.ftn-books.com )

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