{"title":"Shana Lopes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShana Lopes\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of arts and culture through her insightful writing. Her books delve into the lives and works of influential artists, capturing the essence of creative expression and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of biography and critique, with a particular focus on visual art and its wider societal impact. Lopes' works invite reflection on the intersections between artistry and identity, making them essential for anyone interested in the cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"consuelo-kanaga-by-ellen-macfarlane-9780500028360","title":"Consuelo Kanaga","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial new appraisal of Consuelo Kanaga (1894-1978), one of the pioneers of modern American photography.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsuelo Kanaga (1894-1978) was one of the pioneers of modern American photography. Beginning her career in 1915 as a photojournalist for the San Francisco Chronicle, Kanaga quickly became a highly skilled darkroom technician, developing a distinctly artistic aesthetic style inspired by the photography of Alfred Stieglitz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the next six decades, she produced beautifully composed images over a wide range of subjects, characterized by an abiding interest in the social conflicts of her time including urban poverty, workers' rights, racial segregation, and prevailing inequality. She became especially known for her emotional and introspective portraits of African Americans, which combined modernist formal technique and radical documentary commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 200 photographs from the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, this substantial new appraisal of \u003cem\u003eConsuelo Kanaga\u003c\/em\u003e's work establishes her place as one of America's most vital 20th-century photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished to accompany a major touring exhibition from 2024-2026 at Fundación MAPFRE, Barcelona; Fundación MAPFRE, Madrid; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco; and Brooklyn Museum, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430327632108,"sku":"9780500028360","price":132.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500028360.jpg?v=1774559178"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/shana-lopes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}