{"title":"Maria Zagala","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of art and culture through the insightful writings of Maria Zagala. An esteemed author, Maria Zagala brings a deep passion for the arts to every page, making complex and fascinating subjects accessible and engaging for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003cem\u003eBrent Harris: Surrender \u0026amp; Catch\u003c\/em\u003e, Zagala delves into the provocative art of Brent Harris, offering a compelling exploration of his unique style and the inspirations behind his intriguing works. This book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by contemporary art and its evolving narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eDušan and Voitre Marek: Surrealists at Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, Zagala takes readers on a journey into the surreal, examining the Marek brothers’ remarkable contributions to art. This work invites art enthusiasts to explore their unconventional approach and imaginative voyages, making it a fascinating exploration for both art aficionados and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIan North: art\/work\/words\u003c\/em\u003e, Zagala turns her keen eye to the intersections of art and philosophy, presenting readers with a rich tapestry of insights into Ian North’s impactful career. Ideal for those who appreciate art’s role in expanding our understanding of the world, this book offers a thoughtful reflection on creativity and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in Maria Zagala's collection serves as an entryway to the vibrant world of art, filled with stories and analyses that will leave readers enlightened and inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brent-harris-surrender-catch-by-maria-zagala-9781921668616","title":"Brent Harris: Surrender \u0026 Catch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrent Harris: Surrender \u0026amp; Catch\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to map the ways in which Harris's art has developed over the past four decades. It presents an overview of Harris's career, and through a number of in-depth essays, explores critical aspects of Harris's complex and layered work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contributors employ a range of interpretive modes and formats to apprehend Harris's art—from analysis of one work, methodology, or theme, to interview. These approaches provide new insights into Harris's practice and contribute to the growing literature on the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe essays include Maria Zagala's overview of Harris's development; Anthony Fitzpatrick's in-depth reading of a key work, \u003cem\u003eI Weep My Mother's Breasts\u003c\/em\u003e from 1996; Cathy Leahy's interview with Harris's long-term printer, John Loane of Viridian Press; Dr Helen Hughes's exploration of the motivating impulse behind Harris's citation of artistic sources; and Dr Laurence Simmons's psychoanalytic reading of Harris's iconography, particularly the rich theme of the monstrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book reprints two important essays—one by James Mollison on Harris's early series \u003cem\u003eBubbles, Just a Feeling and Sleep\u003c\/em\u003e, 2004, and the other by the artist on the personal significance of Colin McCahon's painting \u003cem\u003eThe Family\u003c\/em\u003e, 1947. An illustrated chronology by Tim Riley Walsh offers a detailed timeline of the artist's life. These essays will provide a rich context through which to view the comprehensive illustrations featured in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832546414828,"sku":"9781921668616","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/67cf3c98785e02535466691d0fa734f8.jpg?v=1758397410"},{"product_id":"ian-north-artworkwords-by-maria-zagala-9781921668371","title":"Ian North: art\/work\/words","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIan North: art\/work\/words\u003c\/em\u003e traces the career of New Zealand-born, Adelaide-based artist, curator, and writer, Ian North. Edited by Maria Zagala, Associate Curator of Prints and Photographs at the Art Gallery of South, the book features essays by ten leading academics, curators, and writers, including Pedro de Almeida, Peter Beilharz, Helen Ennis, Lloyd Jones, Tracey Lock, Joanna Mendelssohn, Daniel Palmer, Leigh Robb, Cathy Speck, and Daniel Thomas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers an overview and assessment of Ian North's wide-ranging career, highlighting his significant work in photography from the 1970s to the present day, and his contribution to Australian museum practice as a curator at the Art Gallery of South Australia (1971-80) and the National Gallery of Australia (1980-84). 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