{"title":"Peter Brathwaite","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Brathwaite’s work invites readers into the rich tapestry of Black heritage through a lens of arts and culture. His books explore themes of identity and history, shining light on the narratives often overlooked in traditional portraiture and artistic discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on visual storytelling and cultural reappraisal, Brathwaite’s writing encourages a deeper appreciation for the intersections of art, race, and history. His collections offer thoughtful and engaging explorations suited to readers passionate about art and social reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rediscovering-black-portraiture-by-peter-brathwaite-9781606068168","title":"Rediscovering Black Portraiture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin Peter Brathwaite on an extraordinary journey through representations of Black subjects in Western art, from medieval Europe through the present day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"These mirror images with their uncanny resemblances traverse space and time, spotlighting the black lives that have been silenced by the canon of western art, while also inviting us to interrogate the present.\" —\u003cem\u003eTimes\u003c\/em\u003e (UK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Peter Brathwaite has thoughtfully researched and reimagined more than one hundred artworks featuring portraits of Black sitters—all posted to social media with the caption \"Rediscovering #blackportraiture through #gettymuseumchallenge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRediscovering Black Portraiture\u003c\/em\u003e collects more than fifty of Brathwaite's most intriguing re-creations. Introduced by the author and framed by contributions from experts in art history and visual culture, this fascinating book offers a nuanced look at the complexities and challenges of building identity within the African diaspora and how such forces have informed Black portraits over time. Artworks featured include \u003cem\u003eThe Adoration of the Magi\u003c\/em\u003e by Georges Trubert, \u003cem\u003ePortrait of an Unknown Man\u003c\/em\u003e by Jan Mostaert, \u003cem\u003eRice n Peas\u003c\/em\u003e by Sonia Boyce, \u003cem\u003eBarack Obama\u003c\/em\u003e by Kehinde Wiley, and many more. This volume also invites readers behind the scenes, offering a glimpse of the elegant artifice of Brathwaite's props, setup, and process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn urgent and compelling exploration of embodiment, representation, and agency, \u003cem\u003eRediscovering Black Portraiture\u003c\/em\u003e serves to remind us that Black subjects have been portrayed in art for nearly a millennium and that their stories demand to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exhibition of Brathwaite's re-creations is on view at the Bristol Museum \u0026amp; Art Gallery in Bristol, UK from April 14 to September 3, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432097988844,"sku":"9781606068168","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781606068168.jpg?v=1774556845"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-brathwaite.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}