{"title":"Declan Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeclan Long’s work offers a profound exploration of contemporary arts and culture, blending insightful critique with rich, evocative prose. Readers can anticipate essays and reflections that delve into the intersections of art, history, and politics, often shedding light on the unseen stories behind creative practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful and nuanced approach, Long invites readers to engage deeply with the complexities of cultural expression, making his writing an essential companion for those interested in the evolving landscape of art and its social context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ghost-haunted-land-by-declan-long-9781526146243","title":"Ghost-Haunted Land","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998—the formal end-point of the thirty-year modern 'Troubles'—contemporary visual artists have offered diverse responses to post-conflict circumstances in Northern Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGhost-Haunted Land\u003c\/em\u003e—the first book-length examination of post-Troubles contemporary art—Declan Long highlights artists who have reflected on the ongoing anxieties of aftermath. This wide-ranging study addresses developments in video, photography, painting, sculpture, performance, and more, offering detailed analyses of key works by artists based in Ireland and beyond, including 2014 Turner Prize winner Duncan Campbell and internationally acclaimed filmmaker and photographer Willie Doherty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Post-Troubles' contemporary art is discussed in the context of both local transformations and global operations. Many of the main points of reference in the book come from broader debates about the place and purpose of contemporary art in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470743716076,"sku":"9781526146243","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526146243-ghost-haunted-land.jpg?v=1775224798"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/declan-long.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}