{"title":"Rebecca Binns","description":"\u003cp\u003eRebecca Binns offers insightful explorations into the world of contemporary arts and visual culture, with works that delve into the life and impact of influential figures like Gee Vaucher. Her writing combines keen observation with a thoughtful appreciation of artistic expression and its societal context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging narratives that illuminate the intersections of art, activism, and cultural movements, presented with both clarity and depth. Binns’ books invite a closer look at the creative forces shaping modern culture through compelling storytelling and critical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gee-vaucher-by-rebecca-binns-9781526147899","title":"Gee Vaucher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs one of the people who defined punk's protest art in the 1970s and 1980s, Gee Vaucher (b. 1945) deserves to be much better-known.\u003c\/strong\u003e She produced confrontational album covers for the legendary anarchist band Crass and later went on to do the same for Northern indie legends the Charlatans, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore recently, her work was recognised the day after Donald Trump's 2016 election victory when the front page of the Daily Mirror ran her 1989 painting \u003cem\u003eOh America\u003c\/em\u003e, which shows the Statue of Liberty, head in hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the first book to critically assess an extensive range of Vaucher's work.\u003c\/em\u003e It examines her unique position connecting avant-garde art movements, counterculture, punk, and even contemporary street art. While Vaucher rejects all 'isms', her work offers a unique take on the history of feminist art. The book explores how her life has shaped her output, with particular focus on the open-house collective at Dial House in Essex, a centre for radical creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470740340972,"sku":"9781526147899","price":230.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526147899-gee-vaucher.jpg?v=1775224457"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rebecca-binns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}