{"title":"Cale Waddacor","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the vibrant and dynamic world of street art through the eyes of Cale Waddacor. Known for his eloquent exploration of urban culture, Waddacor delves deep into the colourful and often provocative realm of street art, with a particular focus on Africa's rich tapestry of graffiti and murals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCale Waddacor is a celebrated author and photographer who captures the essence of contemporary artistic expression. His work, particularly in \u003cem\u003eStreet Art Africa\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an insightful look into the powerful narratives depicted on city walls across the African continent. Waddacor's writings offer readers an opportunity to understand the socio-political and cultural messages conveyed through art in public spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike, Cale Waddacor's works serve as a canvas for sparking discussion and appreciation for an often-overlooked art form. His books offer an enlightening journey through the intersection of creativity and cultural commentary, making them a valuable addition to any Arts \u0026amp; Culture collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"street-art-africa-by-cale-waddacor-9780500022825","title":"Street Art Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis visually rich survey - the first of its kind - showcases the work of over 200 artists and celebrates the explosion of street art in Africa over the last decade. Including twelve in-depth interviews with street artists active in Africa today as well as coverage of the continent's major street art projects, collectives and festivals, it takes the reader on an introductory tour of the many African street art scenes, with a deeper focus on the most prominent players in Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Topics and projects covered include the monumental project Murais da Leba in Angola, which saw 6,000 square metres of wall covered by local graffiti and visual artists in the Serra da Leba mountain range; the cultural influences and idiosyncrasies of individual street art scenes, and how they mesh with local communities; and eL Seed's project 'Perception', a huge multi-part mural stretching across more than fifty buildings in Cairo's Zaraeeb neighbourhood, revealing a message of hope to its marginalized community in the artist's distinctive 'calligraffiti' style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text commentaries elaborating on styles and processes, and social and cultural context, are peppered throughout the book, giving the reader further insight into a wealth of striking contemporary visual cultures - and helping make this a must-have for street art fans and practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363001942252,"sku":"9780500022825","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/49113482366.jpg?v=1772910741"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cale-waddacor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}