{"title":"Doug Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoug Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a captivating exploration of contemporary themes within the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. His works invite reflection on the nuances of modern life, often blending thoughtful narrative with keen cultural insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003ePresent Tense\u003c\/em\u003e, Hall's writing engages the senses and intellect alike, creating a vivid experience that resonates beyond the page. His books appeal to those who appreciate immersive storytelling grounded in everyday realities and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"present-tense-by-doug-hall-9781760641702","title":"Present Tense","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling account of an Australian cultural icon, capturing a fascinating period in Melbourne and Australian art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vivid and revealing account of thirty-five years of art and history revolves around the locus of the internationally renowned Anna Schwartz Gallery and its eponymous founder. Beginning in St Kilda with United Artists, visionary gallerist Anna Schwartz relocated to City Gallery at 45 Flinders Lane before Anna Schwartz Gallery found its current location at 185 Flinders Lane in 1993. \u003cem\u003ePresent Tense\u003c\/em\u003e captures Schwartz, known for her steadfast promotion of the contemporary and the challenging, alongside the inimitable roster of artists that her gallery represents, and the key figures of Australian art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visually stunning volume combines historical vignettes, interviews, and hundreds of archival photographs and artworks. Told with wit and verve, it reveals a story that arcs from the journeys of immigrants who make up Australia's rich cultural life to the local artistic scenes of Melbourne to the global stage of the art world. \u003cem\u003ePresent Tense\u003c\/em\u003e is an elegant cloth-bound volume featuring full-colour images throughout and a magnificent portrait of Anna Schwartz by artist Jenny Watson on the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427440967916,"sku":"9781760641702","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760641702.jpg?v=1774767608"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/doug-hall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}