{"title":"Andrew Lambirth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Lambirth\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of art and culture, focusing on the nuanced relationship between artists and their subjects. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eCraxton's Cats\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Uglow Papers\u003c\/em\u003e, reveal the delicate interplay of creativity and observation, inviting readers to see the familiar through a fresh lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully crafted narratives that blend biography, criticism, and personal reflection. Lambirth's writing is marked by a deep appreciation for the visual arts, providing a rich context that enhances understanding and enjoyment for both art enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"craxtons-cats-by-andrew-lambirth-9780500028049","title":"Craxton's Cats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn appealing picture book of cats depicted by John Craxton, one of the major figures of modern British painting, with an introduction and commentary by Andrew Lambirth, who knew Craxton well.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy concentrating on a single subject very dear to John Craxton's heart—cats—this book offers a much more accessible introduction to this popular artist (championed by David Attenborough and Andrew Marr among many others) than the recently published biography and monograph. Craxton's significance as the early artist companion of Lucian Freud, his time in Greece and his collaborations with Patrick Leigh Fermor have generated growing interest in his art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor John Craxton, cats were an index of moods and states of mind, and a splendidly apposite vehicle for his visual and verbal wit. Craxton loved cats and lived with them, on and off, for most of his life. The cat image came readily to mind and hand, whether he was planning a taverna scene in Crete, or doodling during a telephone conversation. Cats permeate his art, weaving their way through his paintings, drawings and prints, bringing humour and mischief to his images as they did to his daily existence. Affectionate and faithless, they were like so many casual lovers, no better than they should be, and gloriously on the make. In many ways, they are a fitting symbol or leitmotif for Craxton's own happy-go-lucky life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContaining new and original material, this widely accessible introduction to Craxton's work will appeal to the devotee and the uninitiated alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340701221100,"sku":"9780500028049","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/101353482366.jpg?v=1772166022"},{"product_id":"the-uglow-papers-by-andrew-lambirth-9781738487820","title":"The Uglow Papers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuan Uglow (1932–2000) was one of the finest painters of his generation. For a long time appreciated only by fellow artists and a relatively small band of devoted collectors, his work is now reaching a wider audience, and its innovative nature is finally being recognised and properly understood. He belongs with the best of twentieth-century British artists: Michael Andrews, Frank Auerbach, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, and Leon Kossoff. As a radical modern master, he is not out of place with Ben Nicholson and Bridget Riley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Uglow Papers\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of Uglow's art, life, and teaching, recounted by those who knew him as friend, colleague, or mentor. The book brings together anecdotes and opinions relating to the various decades of his life, from his years as a student in the late 1940s and early 1950s to his development and maturity as an artist and to his tragically early death. His life was a full one, devoted primarily to painting and drawing but also to teaching (mainly at the Slade School of Art) and to spending time with an unexpectedly wide circle of friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first major monograph on Uglow. Profusely illustrated, it contains much new material about the artist, his teaching, and his friendships. Initiated and edited by Andrew Lambirth, who knew the artist well for the last decade of his life, and with contributions from Frank Auerbach, Sir Paul Smith, and Cherie Blair among others, this book sheds new light on Euan Uglow's life and work and will be an invaluable source of reference for all those interested in modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428335468780,"sku":"9781738487820","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781738487820.jpg?v=1774477606"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-lambirth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}