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Seth

On Walls
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Seth by Julien Malland explores the vibrant world of street art through the eyes of the acclaimed French artist himself. The book offers a visually stunning journey across various countries, showcasing the evolution, cultural significance, and community impact of murals and public art. Malland blends personal anecdotes with vivid imagery, shedding light on the interconnectedness of art and urban landscapes.
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If you have a passion for graffiti and street art, you might find this art book captivating, as it delves into the vibrant world of urban murals and the stories behind them. Through vivid imagery and engaging anecdotes, the artist explores cultural nuances in countries across the globe, offering insights into the unique impact of street art on communities and local traditions.

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For street artist Seth, walls around the world have been canvases for resilience, a space where imagination and real-life encounters become murals of expression, dialogue, and community. Children are often a part of his work, taking him—and us—through city streets on a poetic discovery of their universe, like the rabbit hole into which Lewis Carroll's Alice plunges.

Seth: On Walls is an insightful, visual exploration of a decade of his travels and the paintings he created in locations such as the working-class districts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine. Drawing inspiration from local myths, legends, and tales, and often collaborating with other artists, Seth works within the social, political, and cultural contexts of the places he visits.

Through an emphasized mixture of murals and photography, Seth captures the story of a multidimensional globe that is fascinating and simultaneously under threat. Although his work consists mostly of paintings, the photography he shares not only immortalizes the ephemerality and memory of his work but also conveys the spirit of the place and the relationship between the artwork and its environment.

Seth: On Walls is a delicate illustration of the beauty and shadows of the world we live in.

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Seth by Julien Malland captivates readers with its vivid exploration of street art across various cultures and communities. Reviews often praise the book for its stunning photography and insightful commentary on urban artistry. Malland's immersive journey through different countries is lauded for the rich cultural perspectives it offers, making it a vibrant tribute to global street art.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419769504

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 200 color images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Seth began painting on the walls of Paris, where he was born, in the mid-1990s. A graduate of the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs, he decided to travel the world to discover other cultures, in search of new places to express himself. His experiences led to several books and around 15 documentaries broadcast by Canal+. Internationally acclaimed, his creations can now be seen on the walls of galleries and museums, such as MoCA Shanghai and the Musée d’Art Contemporain in Lyon. He is based in Paris.

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