Truth Bomb

Name: Truth Bomb
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781760760274
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Inspirations from the mouths and minds of women artists

By Abigail Crompton

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Truth Bomb by Abigail Crompton explores the vibrant intersection of art and social commentary. It brings together a collection of works and insights from various contemporary artists, revealing how their creations challenge societal norms and provoke thoughtful dialogue. Navigating themes of identity, politics, and culture, the book offers an engaging perspective on the power of art to initiate change.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy discovering thought-provoking insights from some of the world's most creative minds. It blends arts and culture with personal stories and reflections, offering an inspiring glimpse into the lives of iconic visionaries.

A dazzling object of art and ideas: where artists tell it how it is and what it takes to get there.

A dazzling object of art and ideas: where artists tell it how it is and what it takes to get there.

Description

If anyone can teach us how to pursue the life and work of an artist, it is the artists in Truth Bomb.

This compilation of pioneering and established women artists from around the world will motivate and empower you, challenging you to find solace in the shared human experiences of birth, death, love, anger, joy, and sadness. Their sassiness will fire your spirit.

Truth Bomb offers the very best commentary and insight into the incredible formation of diverse women artists while uncovering the power of taking a chance, pushing the envelope, and ultimately not being shy when it comes to making a mark.

It is a magical visual mash-up of images, memoirs, moments, interviews, and inspirational beginnings as told by twenty-two leading women artists, including Beci Orpin, Mickalene Thomas, Kaylene Whiskey, and Judy Chicago.

Truth Bomb is an ode to art and artists and an attempt to decipher the mystery of creativity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760760274

Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in tritone throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 1560g

Pages: 208

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Abigail Crompton Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Abigail Crompton, Artistic Director and Founder of Third Drawer Down, works every day with the most influential artists in the world. Abi began a degree in psychology before switching to study art at university. A fall from a bike and a broken arm was the catalyst for the creation of Third Drawer Down. Since 2003, Abi has dedicated her life to working with artists to make art accessible.

Third Drawer Down (est. 2003) is an innovative design studio whose mission is to make art affordable, accessible and a part of the everyday. The studio has collaborated with more than 200 artists from around the world and creates memorable products for the Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern, Whitney Museum of American Art and New Museum, among many other global cultural institutions.