{"title":"Susan Braeuer Dam","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by Susan Braeuer Dam delve into the rich intersections of visual art and culture, inviting readers to explore creative narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. Her titles, such as \u003cem\u003eCalder: Chess Knightmares\u003c\/em\u003e, blend artistic insight with engaging storytelling, illuminating the minds and movements behind influential artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the nuances of arts and culture will find Dam’s writing both thought-provoking and accessible, offering a deep appreciation of the creative process and its impact on contemporary and historical art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calder-chess-knightmares-by-jed-perl-9782851173188","title":"Calder: Chess Knightmares","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sumptuous compendium of Alexander Calder's chess works, with ephemera and archival materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis handsome volume celebrates Alexander Calder's fascination with the game of chess. It comprises two parts: the first presents \u003cem\u003eThe Knightmares Portfolio\u003c\/em\u003e, an approximation of an unrealized publication conceived in 1944 but never published. It comprises 46 chess drawings by Calder inscribed with titles, alternate titles, and puns by Duchamp, Mary Reynolds, and Calder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the book features scholarly and experimental texts from Alexander S. C. Rower and Jed Perl, exploring such topics as Calder's relationship with Marcel Duchamp (who was famously obsessed with chess) and his involvement in the 1944 exhibition \u003cem\u003eThe Imagery of Chess\u003c\/em\u003e at Julien Levy Gallery. Archival documentation, ephemera, and reproductions of Calder's chess sets—including photographs of each chess piece and related works on paper—are also featured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed chronology by Susan Brauer Dam completes this rich corpus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430210617580,"sku":"9782851173188","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782851173188.jpg?v=1774559397"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-braeuer-dam.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}