{"title":"Felicity Powell","description":"\u003cp\u003eFelicity Powell’s works delve into the complexities of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring themes of identity, morality, and the often contradictory nature of honour. Her writing invites readers to reflect on the subtle tensions that lie beneath the surface of social and cultural rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human motivations, Powell crafts narratives that linger long after the final page. Expect thoughtful, provocative stories that challenge perceptions and illuminate the nuances of personal and collective history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"medals-of-dishonour-by-felicity-powell-9780714118161","title":"Medals of Dishonour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the longstanding and well-known association of medals with glory and achievement lies another darker tradition of the medal as an indicator of dishonour. \u003cem\u003eMedals of Dishonour\u003c\/em\u003e will reveal this little-known history, and will also show internationally renowned contemporary artists engaging with the medal as a vehicle for political and social comment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the catalogue consists of a representative selection of about twenty medals from the 17th-20th centuries, including Dutch medals satirising James II and Louis XIV, German and British medals on financial scandal and political corruption, a French medal showing Napoleon III as a cockchafer, German WWI anti-war medals, and two of David Smith’s Medal for Dishonor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part consists of medals and related drawings recently commissioned by the British Art Medal Trust from twelve celebrated contemporary artists. The artists were asked to make works focusing on important issues of our times. Subjects include war, race, ASBOs, and our modern obsession with shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596956385516,"sku":"9780714118161","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8b0e3b8f4a8bee583ffe21bf8d9d1bd2.jpg?v=1777955271"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/felicity-powell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}