{"title":"QAGOMA","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the QAGOMA collection, a vibrant selection of books that highlights the diverse and innovative world of arts and culture. QAGOMA, the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, is renowned for its exceptional exhibitions and publications that inspire and educate art enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the wonder of the Asia Pacific Triennial with \u003cem\u003eAPT9\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of contemporary art from the Asia Pacific region. This book showcases the dynamic and thought-provoking works of artists who challenge conventional boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the mesmerising world of light and perception in \u003cem\u003eJames Turrell: Night Life\u003c\/em\u003e. This publication delves into the celebrated artist's work, providing insight into his extraordinary ability to manipulate light and space to create immersive experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya\u003c\/em\u003e offers a stunning tribute to the artist's skillful intertwining of cultural heritage and contemporary practice. Macnamara’s works, rich in texture and storytelling, reflect the landscapes and traditions of North Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the delicate interplay of art and the natural environment with \u003cem\u003eWater\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking book that examines the significance of water in art and life. This publication highlights artists who engage with this vital element and inspire a deeper appreciation for its role in our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe QAGOMA collection is a treasure trove for lovers of art and culture, offering profound insights into the contemporary art scene through the lens of unique and compelling works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"james-turrell-night-life-by-qagoma-9781921503986","title":"James Turrell: Night Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than half a century, American artist James Turrell has worked with light and space to create powerful artworks that play with viewers' perceptions. Among many strands of his practice are the monumental architectural light works, which give a new, nocturnal life to buildings around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Brisbane sky shifts to dusk, James Turrell's \u003cem\u003eNight Life 2018\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) from within. The first of the artist's architectural light works to be completed in Australia, its shifts in tempo, hue, and intensity of colour invite us to consider how we are affected by light. A decade after GOMA opened, this work realises the architects' vision of animating the building's facade, with its 88-minute sequence that pulses across the building from sunset to midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication \u003cem\u003eJames Turrell: Night Life\u003c\/em\u003e documents the most complex and valuable public art project ever realised by QAGOMA - \u003cem\u003eNight Life 2018\u003c\/em\u003e by James Turrell - and features an extensive interview with the artist, conducted by QAGOMA Director Chris Saines. The publication also acknowledges the vital support of benefactors and government in realising this significant commission, an architectural light work which is the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gallery commissioned Florian Holzherr, Turrell's long-time photographer, to document \u003cem\u003eNight Life\u003c\/em\u003e's full spectrum of colours especially for the publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078841450732,"sku":"9781921503986","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3450983482872.jpg?v=1765224323"},{"product_id":"water-by-qagoma-9781921503993","title":"Water","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished as a creative response to and historical document of QAGOMA's 2019\/20 blockbuster exhibition \u003cem\u003eWater\u003c\/em\u003e, this publication explores water in all its states, highlighting the precious resource through contemporary artworks from across the globe that range from immersive experiences to smaller-scale works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtists and artworks include Olafur Eliasson's \u003cem\u003eRiverbed\u003c\/em\u003e 2014, a stream relocated to the ground floor of GOMA; 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