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Grayson Perry

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In this major monograph, Jacky Klein offers a comprehensive exploration of Grayson Perry's art, delving into his key themes and subjects. The updated and expanded third edition includes two new chapters on Perry's 'House for Essex' project and his recent work addressing 'Identity Politics'. Unique to this volume are Perry's own intimate commentaries on individual pieces, providing a rare insight into his imaginative world and creative processes.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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An updated and expanded third edition of the definitive book on Grayson Perry, bringing the reader right up to date with the work of the Turner Prize-winning artist.

An updated and expanded third edition of the definitive book on Grayson Perry, bringing the reader right up to date with the work of the Turner Prize-winning artist

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In this major monograph on Grayson Perry, now updated and expanded, writer and art historian Jacky Klein explores the artist's work through a discussion of his major themes and subjects. Klein's text is complemented by intimate and perceptive commentaries by Perry on individual pieces, giving unique access to his imaginative world and creative processes.

This third edition not only has updates throughout, but also includes two new chapters, on the 'House for Essex', designed and built in 2015 with Living Architecture (a UK not-for-profit holiday rental company founded by philosopher and writer Alain de Botton, which aims to promote, educate and enhance appreciation of modern architecture), and on 'Identity Politics', covering new work made since the previous edition of this book was published in 2013.

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Financial Times describes the book as 'Clear, generous and insightful,' highlighting Klein's success in revealing why Perry is considered a national treasure. The Times praises it as 'Lavish,' guiding readers through Perry's complex world with sharp social insight. World of Interiors calls it 'A gorgeously splashy volume' with invaluable commentary from Perry himself, while Artbookreview commends the sumptuous production and detailed illustrations that deepen appreciation of Perry's work. The Artist notes the inclusion of recent work like 'A House for Essex' in this well-illustrated update.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500295236

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Edition: Revised Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 2250g

Pages: 364

About the Author

Jacky Klein is an art historian, publisher and broadcaster specializing in 20th-century and contemporary art. She has presented and contributed to a range of radio and television programmes for the BBC, Bloomberg TV, Tate, the Art Fund and Christie's, and has taught at a number of arts institutions including the Courtauld Institute, University College London, Christie's Education and the Victoria and Albert Museum. She is co-author of What is Contemporary Art? A Children's Guide, also published by Thames & Hudson.

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