{"title":"Kieran Cashell","description":"\u003cp\u003eKieran Cashell explores the intricate intersections of society and creativity, offering insightful reflections within the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing delves into the ripple effects of transformative events, inviting readers to reconsider how culture shapes and responds to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a thoughtful and engaging voice, Cashell crafts narratives that illuminate the enduring impact of artistic expression on contemporary life. Readers can expect works that blend cultural analysis with compelling storytelling, providing fresh perspectives on the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aftershock-by-kieran-cashell-9781845115241","title":"Aftershock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccused by the tabloid press of setting out to \u003cem\u003eshock\u003c\/em\u003e, controversial artworks are vigorously defended by art critics, who frequently downplay their disturbing emotional impact. This is the first book to subject contemporary art to a rigorous ethical exploration. It argues that, in favouring conceptual rather than emotional reactions, commentators actually fail to engage with the work they promote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScrutinising notorious works by artists including Damien Hirst, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Richard Billingham, Marc Quinn, Sally Mann, Marcus Harvey, Hans Bellmer, Paul McCarthy, Tierney Gearon, and Tracey Emin, \u003cem\u003eAftershock\u003c\/em\u003e insists on the importance of visceral, emotional and 'ethical' responses. Far from clouding our judgement, Cashell argues, shame, outrage or revulsion are the very emotions that such works set out to evoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile also questioning the catch-all notion of 'transgression', this illuminating and controversial book neither jumps indiscriminately to the defence of shocking artworks nor dismisses them out of hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595507187948,"sku":"9781845115241","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781845115241-aftershock.jpg?v=1777898657"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kieran-cashell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}