{"title":"Mark Godfrey","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Godfrey's works explore the dynamic intersections of contemporary art, offering insightful perspectives on visual culture and creative practice. His writing often delves into the dialogues between artists and their environments, enriching the reader’s appreciation of the cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses and engaging narratives that illuminate the evolving nature of artistic expression. Godfrey’s contributions stand as valuable resources for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, providing both scholarly depth and accessible commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abraham-cruzvillegas-by-mark-godfrey-9781849763424","title":"Abraham Cruzvillegas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Tate Modern opened, the Turbine Hall has hosted some of the most memorable and acclaimed site-specific art installations of the twenty-first century, reaching an audience of millions. This book is published to accompany the inaugural Hyundai Commission, the first in a new series of annual exhibitions that will give renowned international contemporary artists an opportunity to create new work for one of the world's most iconic museum spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbraham Cruzvillegas\u003c\/em\u003e (b.1968), one of the key figures to have emerged in Mexico among a new wave of conceptual artists, is best known for his sculptural works made from local found objects and materials. He has titled this body of work \u003cem\u003eautoconstrucción\u003c\/em\u003e or 'self-construction'. This term usually refers to the way Mexicans of his parents' generation, arriving in the capital from rural areas in the 1960s, self-built their houses in stages, improvising with whatever materials they could source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis approach to sculpture continues the principles of \u003cem\u003eautoconstrucción\u003c\/em\u003e, recycling locally found objects and improvising new ways to build, design and create. As an artist, he is also concerned with how a strong community spirit and hope can be maintained in precarious economic and political conditions. These ideas have led to projects staged in Glasgow, Paris, Oxford, Gwangju, Kassel and many other places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a residency at Cove Park in Scotland, Cruzvillegas gathered discarded materials such as wool, fencing, a rubber buoy and bits of wood to create a dynamic installation of sculptures. In Glasgow, he created a modified bicycle which he pedalled through the city while playing music created in collaboration with local bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, his work has been exhibited at Haus der Kunst, Munich (2014); Walker Art Center, Minneapolis (2013); Modern Art Oxford (2011); and The New Museum, New York (2011). Created in close collaboration with the artist, the book will feature a fully illustrated survey of Cruzvillegas's life and work and an in-depth interview with curator Mark Godfrey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring in fascinating detail the artistic processes involved in creating this monumental new work, it will include stunning photographs of the awe-inspiring installation to be revealed in the Turbine Hall in October 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429666767084,"sku":"9781849763424","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781849763424.jpg?v=1774560106"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-godfrey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}