{"title":"Paul Moorhouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the esteemed author and curator, Paul Moorhouse. Known for his insightful exploration of contemporary art, Moorhouse brings a unique perspective to the world of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. His compelling narratives offer readers a deeper understanding of the lives and works of renowned artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable publications is \u003cem\u003eBridget Riley: A Very Very Person\u003c\/em\u003e, an engaging portrait of the acclaimed artist whose work is synonymous with the Op Art movement. Moorhouse delves into Riley's artistic journey, unveiling the intricacies of her creative process and her impact on the art world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother highlight in this collection is \u003cem\u003eRichard Hudson\u003c\/em\u003e, where Moorhouse provides an intimate look at the life and works of the celebrated sculptor. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, he illuminates Hudson's contributions to contemporary sculpture and his innovative approach to form and material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an art enthusiast or new to the field, Paul Moorhouse's books offer a valuable resource for understanding modern art's dynamic and ever-evolving landscape. Dive into his works to discover a captivating blend of art history, biography, and cultural commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"richard-hudson-by-paul-moorhouse-9780847843190","title":"Richard Hudson","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard Hudson\u003c\/em\u003e (b. 1954, Yorkshire, UK) began working on his organic forms and sculptures at a relatively late age after many years of travelling. Drawing inspiration from luminaries such as Henry Moore, Jean Arp, and Constantin Brâncuși, Hudson creates work that is meticulously refined, timeless, and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHudson's imaginative forms are frequently emblematic of the human figure and, at the same time, possess reflective surfaces that evoke surreal reflections of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis landscape-format book illustrates a wide range of Hudson's work, from never-before-seen models and sketches to miniature and monumental pieces, including his major installations at Chatsworth, notably \u003cem\u003eFrog with Fly\u003c\/em\u003e in 2015 and \u003cem\u003eTear\u003c\/em\u003e in 2016, and his numerous commissions globally, such as \u003cem\u003eLove Me\u003c\/em\u003e in Donum Sculpture Park, California, in 2016, and a second version in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the immense size of these installations, Hudson's creative process remains distinctively unassuming, studio-based, private, and introspective. 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The glittering opening of The Responsive Eye, a major exhibition of abstract painting at the Museum of Modern Art, signalled the latest phenomenon, op art — and its centre of attention was a young painter named Bridget Riley, whose dazzling painting \u003cem\u003eCurrent\u003c\/em\u003e appeared on the cover of the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRiley's first solo show in New York sold out, and, following a feature in \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e magazine, the \"Riley look\" became a fashion craze. Overnight, she had become a sensation, yet only three years earlier, she was a virtual unknown. How did success arrive so suddenly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthored by the acclaimed curator and writer Paul Moorhouse, \u003cem\u003eA Very Very Person\u003c\/em\u003e is the first biography of Bridget Riley and addresses that tantalising question. Focusing on her early years, it tells the story of a remarkable woman whose art and life were entwined in surprising ways. This intimate narrative explores Riley's wartime childhood spent in the idyllic Cornish countryside, her subsequent struggles to find her way as an artist, and the personal challenges she faced before finally arriving as one of the world's most celebrated artists in Swinging 1960s London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Moorhouse is an art historian and curator. He was Senior Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, London (2005–17), and Senior Curator at Tate, London (1985–2005), where he curated a major Bridget Riley retrospective exhibition in 2003. 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