{"title":"Nora Burnett Abrams","description":"\u003cp\u003eNora Burnett Abrams is a distinguished figure in the realm of arts and culture, known for her insightful explorations into contemporary art forms. As a leading voice in the art community, Abrams brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to her writing. Her works delve into the intersections of technological innovation and artistic expression, offering readers a unique perspective on how traditional art forms evolve in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003cem\u003eArt and NFTs\u003c\/em\u003e, Abrams navigates the exciting world of non-fungible tokens and their impact on the contemporary art scene. This book is an essential read for anyone curious about how digital advancements are transforming the way art is created, sold, and valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cem\u003eRoni Horn\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on a journey through the life and art of acclaimed artist Roni Horn. Abrams' insightful analysis provides a thorough understanding of Horn's artistic journey and the profound themes that underlie Horn's diverse body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned art aficionado or new to the field, Nora Burnett Abrams' books are invaluable resources. They offer a comprehensive look at the ever-evolving landscape of arts and culture, making them a captivating addition to any personal library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roni-horn-by-jarrett-earnest-9780847875580","title":"Roni Horn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a captivating exploration of Horn’s decades-long fascination with water, both as a material and a metaphor. Known for her provocative approach to perception, identity, and the mutability of form, Horn uses water to mirror human experience and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1955 in New York, Horn has spent decades pushing the boundaries of art to explore the complexities of identity, perception, and nature. Horn’s body of work spans photography, cast glass, and installation, consistently returning to the theme of fluidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer iconic series \u003cem\u003eYou Are the Weather\u003c\/em\u003e, comprised of 100 photographs of Icelandic artist Margret Haraldsdottir Blondal submerged in water, reveals how water can both obscure and define identity. Similarly, her ‘liquid’ glass sculptures play with the tension between solidity and fluidity, with colours ranging from turquoise to black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era marked by climate change and water scarcity, Horn’s works pose urgent questions about water as a shared resource and a symbol of impermanence and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume not only offers a retrospective of her water-centred works but also connects them to broader global challenges with critical and poetic texts by Nora Burnett Abrams, Jarrett Earnest, Anne Carson, and the artist herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46765897318636,"sku":"9780847875580","price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24024493482489.jpg?v=1756286654"},{"product_id":"art-and-nfts-by-nora-burnett-abrams-9780847899364","title":"Art and NFTs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are just completing a thirty-year arc of digitisation. Now we are beginning a thirty-year arc of tokenisation. — Kevin McCoy, artist and first person to make an NFT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the NFT craze began in the art world, the information available for the art audience is often either too reductive to be helpful or repetitive. Artists, collectors, and arts professionals are still trying to understand what NFTs are, how to capitalise on them, and what they mean for the art world in the future. \u003cem\u003eArt and NFTs\u003c\/em\u003e addresses precisely this audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, the authors take the reader through the basic concepts of NFTs, the blockchain, their origins, their connections to art-making and art-collecting, and their potential to radically reshape the arts. The aim is to provide the reader with the information and tools that will enable them to engage with this new technology and understand its connections to the longer arc of art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume includes key chapters: \"Origin Stories\", \"Artists + Making\" (how artists are currently using NFTs and practical information on how to make and distribute them), \"Collectors + Buying\" (what it means to collect an NFT and other advice for current and soon-to-be collectors), and \"Future States\" (how NFTs can democratise the art world).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the authors' extensive knowledge, the book draws on a wide range of interviews with leading contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253333836012,"sku":"9780847899364","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24262333482489.jpg?v=1769471121"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nora-burnett-abrams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}