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Free Fall
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A stunning art book of Quilty's most recent collection of paintings from his series Free Fall.
This series, titled Free Fall, was heavily influenced by American realist George Bellows' early 20th-century boxing series. Where Bellows looked to boxing, the premier bloodsport of his age, Quilty has turned to the modern phenomenon of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC).
Looking back on Quilty's work in recent years, his ongoing exploration of heavily abstracted, tortured anatomies, perhaps it was inevitable these figures, or their kin, would end up in a fighting pit, aka the 'UFC Octagon'.
Crucially, while studying Bellows, Quilty revisited the iconic images taken by photojournalist (and cousin) Andrew Quilty of the 2005 Cronulla riots. Here, the beach and the Octagon are corresponding zones, symbolically potent places steeped in friction, violence and ritual.
— from the Foreword by Milena Stojanovska
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Free Fall by Ben Quilty has been praised for its compelling visual exploration, capturing the emotional intensity of the artist's journey and the powerful narratives behind his works. The book is noted for its striking presentation of art and provides insight into Quilty's impactful commentary on issues like domestic life, politics, and human rights. Readers have appreciated the depth and thoughtfulness of the commentary accompanying the art.
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ISBN: 9781761046834
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 February 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: Lantern
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 227.0mm
Height: 287.0mm
Weight: 850g
Pages: 108
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Ben Quilty is an Australian artist and social commentator.
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