{"title":"Graham Steele","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Graham Steele collection, where the vibrant intersection of art and culture comes alive through the pages of captivating books. Graham Steele is a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration of the arts, with a particular focus on the iconic works and life of American artist Paul Cadmus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Cadmus was a pioneering figure in 20th-century American art, renowned for his provocative and socially charged paintings. Steele dives deep into the world of Cadmus, offering readers a richly detailed understanding of the artist's techniques, influences, and the historical context of his work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find books that not only celebrate Cadmus's artistic achievements but also shed light on his contributions to the broader cultural tapestry. Steele’s eloquent storytelling and meticulous research make these books a must-read for art enthusiasts and anyone eager to delve into the intricate layers of cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid art collector, a student of culture, or simply curious about the artistic movements of the past century, the Graham Steele collection promises to enlighten and inspire. Dive into these pages and discover the world through the lens of one of America's most fascinating artists, as brought to life by Graham Steele's remarkable narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paul-cadmus-by-graham-steele-9781580936514","title":"Paul Cadmus","description":"Paul Cadmus entered the art scene in the 1930s with paintings of dream-like urban demi-mondes: roiling tableaux of beatniks, sailors, and prostitutes. Undergirding his work has always been the artist's masterful draftsmanship, seen in hundreds of drawings of nude male models, chief among them his long-time lover and muse, Jon Anderson. \u003ci\u003ePaul Cadmus: 49 Drawings \u003c\/i\u003ecollects these never-before-seen drawings for the first time, presenting a singular body of work that exemplifies Cadmus's classical proficiency, channelled into an obsessive emphasis of his model's erotic zones.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePackaged in a stamped portfolio envelope, this is a landmark collection of queer art by a twentieth-century master, its images complemented by an introduction by Graham Steele that details the significance of Paul Cadmus to his career in the art world, plus an essay by leading queer-art scholar Richard Meyer, as well as a momentous discussion with painters Nash Glynn, Doron Langdon, and Oscar yi Hou, moderated by curator and critic Jarrett Earnest.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis elegant book, sumptuously produced to reflect the eminence of this newly revealed body of work, and the intimacy of its subject matter, represents a rare expose of a significant body of unknown work from a major twentieth-century artist, and a substantial contribution to the study and legacy of queer art.","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362946171116,"sku":"9781580936514","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7d8bbc8d5d54cf1bb84d221b92463875.jpg?v=1772932229"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/graham-steele.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}