{"title":"Simon Strange","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimon Strange's works invite readers into rich explorations of creativity and expression, blending insightful commentary with compelling narratives. His writing often delves into the heart of artistic endeavour, inspired by themes that resonate within the world of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cstrong\u003eBlank Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e, Strange captures the essence of artistic journeys and the transformative power of imagination. These books offer thoughtful reflections for anyone drawn to the intersection of art and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blank-canvas-by-simon-strange-9781789386318","title":"Blank Canvas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA contemporary and historical look at the relationship between art and music within education in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArt school Britain in the 1960s and ’70s was a hotbed of experimental DIY creativity that blurred the lines between art and music. In \u003cem\u003eBlank Canvas\u003c\/em\u003e, multi-genre musician and university lecturer Simon Strange paints a picture of the diverse range of people who broke down the barriers between art, life, and the creative self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing lines from the Bauhaus “blank slate” through the white heat of the Velvet Underground and the cutting edge of the Slits, \u003cem\u003eBlank Canvas\u003c\/em\u003e draws on interviews with giants of the genre across the spectrums of music, gender, and race, from Brian Eno to Pauline Black, Cabaret Voltaire to Gaye Advert. What emerges is a portrait of the era as an eclectic range of musical styles and cultures fused, erupting into a diverse flow of outspoken originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding a framework for creativity within the arts and education, the book illuminates a path for the cultural evolution of both musicians and artists hoping to create the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430167855340,"sku":"9781789386318","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789386318.jpg?v=1774559614"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/simon-strange.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}