{"title":"Bruno Decharme","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruno Decharme is a renowned figure in the world of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, celebrated for his curated collections that delve into the fascinating realm of outsider art. His works invite readers to explore unique perspectives and unconventional aesthetics that challenge traditional artistic norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Decharme's standout contributions is the book \u003cem\u003ePhoto\/Brut\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating compilation that brings attention to the raw and authentic expressions found in the artwork of self-taught artists. Through curated photographs and insightful commentary, \u003cem\u003ePhoto\/Brut\u003c\/em\u003e presents an extraordinary visual journey that captivates both art enthusiasts and cultural historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecharme's publications are essential reads for anyone interested in the intricacies of art beyond the conventional gallery setting. His commitment to showcasing the diverse and often overlooked voices within the art world is both inspiring and educational. By curating collections that highlight the beauty in atypical creativity, Bruno Decharme's works are a testament to the power of art in all its forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of Bruno Decharme's work to discover an art experience that is thought-provoking, enlightening, and refreshingly original.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"photobrut-by-bruno-decharme-9782080204325","title":"Photo\/Brut","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis groundbreaking volume on \u003cem\u003ephoto brut\u003c\/em\u003e presents the work of 40 artists, revealing a fascinating and boundary-stretching art form that tackles unconventional approaches to photography and gives voice to marginalised and provocative artists from around the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto brut\u003c\/em\u003e—a genre of art brut, or outsider art—spans photography, prints, photomontage, collage, and other combinations of media and techniques. This art form allows those living on the fringes of society to share and voice their unique perception of the world, offering unconventional approaches to issues of sexuality, identity, and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese 520 works of \u003cem\u003ephoto brut\u003c\/em\u003e are visceral and intimate; they offer profound insight into the realm of outsider art and present new ways of contemplating and interpreting the world. A section on private affairs addresses questions of sexuality, perversion, the femme fatale icon, the Madonna, and innocence. Artists who attempt, through their work, to reappropriate and tame the world are presented together in a chapter that brings issues of modern society into sharp focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA third section, featuring artists whose work is a mode of self-expression, is dedicated to performance, role play, and blurred\/fluid\/plural identities. The last part covers practices and rituals using pseudo-scientific or magical explanations to confront apparitions and terrifying truths, to understand mysterious forces, and to create order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis authoritative first book dedicated to the previously unpublished field offers a rich and exciting corpus; it is an important contribution to the history of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExhibition schedule for 2020‒2021:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArt Brut in the World: 500 works: Powerstation of Art, Shanghai, China, 3 July‒end September 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e3331 Arts Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, 17 July‒end September 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMuseum Lentos, Linz, Austria, December 2020‒March 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKunstmuseum Thun, Switzerland, April‒July 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341027983596,"sku":"9782080204325","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17650133482928.jpg?v=1772180742"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bruno-decharme.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}