{"title":"Thomas Bach","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Bach invites readers into a vivid exploration of arts and culture with a distinctive voice. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eJR Giants\u003c\/em\u003e, blend insightful commentary with engaging storytelling, offering fresh perspectives on creative expression and contemporary cultural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of thoughtful, well-crafted narratives that illuminate the intersections of art and society will find Bach’s writing both compelling and enriching. His books provide a nuanced look at how culture shapes and reflects our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jr-giants-by-thomas-bach-9782330093693","title":"JR Giants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores the history of street artist JR's work in Brazil, focusing in particular on his \u003cem\u003eGiants\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photocollages of French artist JR (born 1983) have populated streets and skylines all over the world. However, he decided to outdo himself at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio by creating what he called his craziest work ever: the \u003cem\u003eGiants\u003c\/em\u003e series. Perched on scaffolding, gigantic athletes leaped over abandoned buildings and swan-dived into the ocean. Meanwhile, during the \u003cem\u003eGiants\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition, the 'Inside\/Out' photo booth was producing supersized prints of enthusiastic games-goers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume explores the history of JR's work in Brazil, beginning in 2008 with his projects in Rio's favelas and continuing today at the Casa Amarela, a culture and education centre for kids. Focusing particularly on the \u003cem\u003eGiants\u003c\/em\u003e series, the book offers insights into how the artist transforms places and spaces by concentrating on the daily lives of their inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463366983916,"sku":"9782330093693","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782330093693-jr-giants.jpg?v=1775032104"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thomas-bach.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}