{"product_id":"magdalena-abakanowicz-9781849766739","title":"Magdalena Abakanowicz","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagdalena Abakanowicz\u003c\/em\u003e (1930-2017) was a Polish artist who revolutionised the use of woven forms in art. In the mid-1960s, she transformed the modest material of sisal into monumental hanging sculptures, known as Abakans, which captivated audiences and brought her international fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, she amassed them into vast organic environments, at times threading through reclaimed ship ropes. Imbued with meaning, they were spaces to contemplate, to immerse oneself in, to experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the unique nature of these radical works and brings readers into Abakanowicz's imaginal world. Delving into the lesser-known context of the art world from which Abakanowicz emerged, and touching on other aspects of a remarkable sixty-year career, it reveals her impact on environmental sculpture, as well as her deeply personal interests in natural phenomena and global cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShowcasing the Abakans in a whole new light, it is a celebration of the mastery and determination of this extraordinary artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455621316844,"sku":"9781849766739","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81Hv_6jw7yL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774788651","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/magdalena-abakanowicz-9781849766739","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}