{"title":"Lauren O'Neill-Butler","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the insightful author Lauren O'Neill-Butler. Known for her discerning exploration of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, O'Neill-Butler brings a unique perspective to contemporary art discussions. Her writings captivate readers through engaging storytelling coupled with in-depth analysis, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in the nuances of art and the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find noteworthy titles like \u003cem\u003eThe War of Art\u003c\/em\u003e, which challenges readers to confront their own creative barriers with inspiration and practical advice. Whether you're a budding artist or an established professional, these works offer compelling insights that encourage growth and reflection within your artistic journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLauren O'Neill-Butler is celebrated for her ability to blend academic rigor with accessibility, ensuring that her books are not only informative but also enjoyable to read. Dive into her collection today and uncover the profound connections between art, culture, and the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-war-of-art-by-lauren-oneill-butler-9781804296332","title":"The War of Art","description":"Artists in America have long battled against injustices, believing that art can in fact \"do more.\" \u003ci\u003eThe War of Art\u003c\/i\u003e tells this history of artist-led activism and the global political and aesthetic debates of the 1960s to the present. In contrast to the financialized art market and celebrity artists, the book explores the power of collective effort - from protesting to philanthropy, and from wheat pasting to planting a field of wheat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLauren O'Neill-Butler charts the post-war development of artists' protest and connects these struggles to a long tradition of feminism and civil rights activism. The book offers portraits of the key individuals and groups of artists who have campaigned for solidarity, housing, LGBTQ+, HIV\/AIDS awareness, and against Indigenous injustice and the exclusion of women in the art world. This includes: the Black Emergency Cultural Coalition (BECC), Women Artists in Revolution (WAR), David Wojnarowicz's work with ACT UP, Top Value Television (TVTV), Agnes Denes, Edgar Heap of Birds, Dyke Action Machine! (DAM!), fierce pussy, Project Row Houses, and Nan Goldin's Prescription Addiction Intervention Now (PAIN). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased upon in-depth oral histories with the key figures in these movements, and illustrated throughout, \u003ci\u003eThe War of Art\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential corrective to the idea that art history excludes politics.","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363206283500,"sku":"9781804296332","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10977623482830.jpg?v=1772918515"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lauren-oneill-butler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}