{"title":"Leslie Ureña","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeslie Ureña\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative explorations of identity, memory, and cultural connections through her work. Her writing often delves into the layered experiences of kinship and belonging, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of human relationships within diverse cultural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Ureña’s books combine lyrical prose with insightful perspectives, offering a rich journey into contemporary themes that resonate deeply with those who appreciate thoughtful, poetic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kinship-by-leslie-urena-9783777439778","title":"Kinship","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent events have pushed artists to visualize ideas of closeness in a new light. \u003ci\u003eKinship\u003c\/i\u003e, published on the occasion of the National Portrait Gallery's tenth \"Portraiture Now\" exhibition, features the work of eight leading contemporary artists who explore familial relationships through photography, painting, sculpture, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary portraiture offers a way to consider the mutable yet enduring qualities of familial relationships and the internal and external forces that affect our bonds with others. For example, interpretations of distance—whether emotional, physical, or geographical—have recently become more fraught. By recognizing the transformations that occur in the genre of portraiture and the threads that today's portraits share, we can better understand the universality and specificity of kinship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eList of artists: Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Jess T. Dugan, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Jessica Todd Harper, Thomas Holton, Sedrick Huckaby, Anna Tsouhlarakis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461123490028,"sku":"9783777439778","price":53.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777439778-kinship.jpg?v=1774958551"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leslie-urena.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}