{"title":"Eric Booker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Booker\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into rich explorations of contemporary arts and culture, weaving intricate narratives that reveal the nuanced intersections of creativity and society. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eSmokehouse Associates\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a compelling look at the ways artistic expression shapes and reflects our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a thoughtful prose style, Booker’s writing engages both the mind and the senses. These books are ideal for those interested in the dynamic landscape of modern culture and the creative forces that drive it forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smokehouse-associates-by-eric-booker-9780300267204","title":"Smokehouse Associates","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA groundbreaking study of the public art collective Smokehouse Associates, whose abstract works transformed New York's Harlem community in the late 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1968 and 1970, the artist collective Smokehouse Associates transformed Harlem with vibrant, community-oriented abstract murals and sculptures. Established by William T. Williams and including Melvin Edwards, Guy Ciarcia, and Billy Rose, Smokehouse grew to encompass a range of creative practitioners united around the revolutionary potential of public art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough relatively unknown today, Smokehouse was ambitious in its scale, community engagement, and interaction with the built environment. Published over fifty years after the collective’s founding, \u003cem\u003eSmokehouse Associates\u003c\/em\u003e offers the first critical examination of the group’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric Booker provides a historical overview of the collective; Charles Davis II and James Trainor delve into contextual histories of public art, urban design, and architecture; and an artist roundtable moderated by Ashley James presents critical reflections. With previously unpublished images and ephemera and a rich chronology, \u003cem\u003eSmokehouse Associates\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a sourcebook that expands the narrative of public art and social practice in the United States to include the contributions of artists of African descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464222851308,"sku":"9780300267204","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300267204-smokehouse-associates.jpg?v=1775042953"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eric-booker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}