{"title":"Annebella Pollen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnebella Pollen\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the vibrant intersections of creativity and society in her works. Her books invite readers to consider how art transcends boundaries, offering fresh perspectives on cultural expression and the ways it shapes our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Pollen’s writing is both insightful and thought-provoking, appealing to those who seek to understand the evolving role of art without constraints. Her approach encourages a deeper appreciation of artistic diversity and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-without-frontiers-by-annebella-pollen-9781908970527","title":"Art Without Frontiers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible, lively and timely history of the collection and presentation of visual art by the British Council, one of the most influential international cultural bodies in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the meaning of a work of art change as it crosses a border from one place to another? Can art exhibitions play a role in the relations between different nations? How does a national collection of art reflect a country's sense of itself, and even shape its standing in the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver nine decades, the British Council has sent British art abroad in ambitious acts of cultural dialogue with more than one hundred countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Its acclaimed exhibitions are seen by millions of people worldwide. These touring shows not only bring the work of leading artists to audiences in every continent, they also demonstrate art's variety and endless capacity for reinterpretation, and the myriad ways that art exhibitions can serve international relations, as forms of promotion and partnership, and as sites of debate and dissent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, the British Council has amassed a unique and distinctive national collection of art, comprising almost nine thousand pieces by the most significant artistic talents of the day. These works rarely rest, often going out on the road as soon as they enter the collection, sometimes travelling for years on end. As they move around the globe, they witness the changing circumstances of world history and, in their own way, leave a mark upon them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many tales to be told during this long and rich period, with extraordinary art, fascinating personalities, and complex geopolitics. Through accounts of landmark exhibitions, \u003ci\u003eArt Without Frontiers\u003c\/i\u003e explores intersections of art and national identity; issues of autonomy and authority, persuasion and protest; and shifting trends in art and curatorial practice across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It tells the ongoing story of the British Council's visual arts programme and the British Council Collection, to examine what art can achieve as it moves around an ever-changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430078562540,"sku":"9781908970527","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781908970527.jpg?v=1774559814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/annebella-pollen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}