{"title":"Lizzie Carey-Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003eLizzie Carey-Thomas offers a compelling exploration of contemporary themes through her evocative writing. Her work, including titles such as \u003cem\u003eMigrations\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate connections between identity, place, and change, resonating deeply within the Arts \u0026amp; Culture sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful narratives that blend poetic sensitivity with sharp social insight, inviting reflection on both personal and collective experiences. Carey-Thomas’s prose is distinguished by its lyrical clarity and emotional depth, making her an essential voice for those interested in culturally rich storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"migrations-by-lizzie-carey-thomas-9781849760072","title":"Migrations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past 500 years Britain, and British art, have been shaped by successive waves of migration. Elements thought of as most typically British - landscape painting, for instance - were introduced by foreign artists, attracted by the promise of lucrative commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean academic painters and British artists who travelled to study in Italy helped introduce a neoclassical vocabulary to British painting. In the second half of the nineteenth century, American artists like James McNeill Whistler and John Singer Sargent trained and exhibited in Paris before settling in London, while French artists such as Henri Fantin-Latour and Alphonse Legros made regular visits to England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe east London Jewish diaspora produced a number of significant artists in the early twentieth century, including David Bomberg, Jacob Epstein, and Mark Gertler. Refugees from the rise of Fascism in Europe in the 1930s included Naum Gabo, Oskar Kokoschka, Piet Mondrian, and Kurt Schwitters. Artists who made their way to Britain from countries in the former British Empire included Frank Bowling, Rasheed Araeen, and Aubrey Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, the rise of conceptual art saw a generation of artists like David Medalla, David Lamelas, and Gustav Metzger who were international in their attitude to their work and their own identity. The charged socio-political climate of the 1980s challenged artists like Black Audio Film Collective, Keith Piper, Sonia Boyce, and Donald Rodney to explore being both \u003cem\u003e'Black'\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e'British'\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, London's current position as an international hub, a cultural meeting point in a constant process of reinvention, sees artists like Peter Doig, Steve McQueen, Wolfgang Tillmans, and Tris Vonna Michell networked globally as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding artist interviews, texts by leading curators and critics, extensive illustrations, and a timeline, this important book tells the previously hidden story of the vital part migration has played in the shaping of British art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMigrations\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating exploration of the influence of migration on British art over the centuries, providing a rich historical perspective and a deeper understanding of how cultural exchanges have shaped artistic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487024169196,"sku":"9781849760072","price":38.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2db4b856a71ee24b53e2fbd83bad81ed.jpg?v=1775778398"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lizzie-carey-thomas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}