{"title":"Gwen Allen","description":"\u003cp\u003eGwen Allen's writings delve into the rich intersections of contemporary art and culture, offering insightful perspectives on iconic figures and movements. Her work often examines the nuances of visual expression, as exemplified by titles such as \u003cem\u003eCindy Sherman: Untitled #96\u003c\/em\u003e, providing readers with a thoughtful exploration of modern artistic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for lovers of arts and culture, Allen's books invite reflection on the evolving dialogue between artists and society. Through vivid analysis and careful research, she illuminates the stories behind influential artworks and their creators, enriching the reader’s understanding of contemporary creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cindy-sherman-untitled-96-by-gwen-allen-9781633451186","title":"Cindy Sherman: Untitled #96","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1981, Cindy Sherman was commissioned to contribute a special project to \u003ci\u003eArtforum\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. Given two facing pages, she chose to explore the pornographic centre-fold, creating 12 large-scale horizontal images of herself appearing as various young women, often reclining, in private, melancholic moments of reverie. As Sherman explained, \"I wanted a man opening up the magazine to suddenly look at it in expectation of something lascivious and then feel like the violator that they would be.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSherman's \u003ci\u003eCenterfolds\u003c\/i\u003e were so provocative that they were never published for fear that they would be misunderstood. Art historian Gwen Allen's essay examines one of the most iconic photographs in the series, \u003ci\u003eUntitled #96\u003c\/i\u003e—in which a young woman lies on her back against an orange and yellow vinyl floor, clutching a scrap of newspaper—exploring the production and critical reception of Sherman's \u003ci\u003eCenterfolds\u003c\/i\u003e in relationship to the politics of pornography, gender, and representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462709395692,"sku":"9781633451186","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781633451186-cindy-sherman-untitled-96.jpg?v=1775021679"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gwen-allen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}