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What Art Does

An Unfinished Theory
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Why do we need art? What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us, how it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us. Curious and playful, richly illustrated,... Read More
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What Art Does

Legendary artist Brian Eno and writer/visual artist Bette Adriaanse present a major new work exploring the meaning and purpose of art.

Legendary artist Brian Eno and writer/visual artist Bette Adriaanse present a major new work exploring the meaning and purpose of art.

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Why do we need art?

What Art Does is an invitation to explore this vital question. It is a chance to understand how art is made by all of us, how it creates communities, opens our worlds, and can transform us.

Curious and playful, richly illustrated, full of ideas and life, it is an inspiring call to imagine a different future.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571395514

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Brian Eno is a British artist, musician and activist. He has made music and visual art for five decades as composer, producer, collaborator and individual artist. He is a founding member of EarthPercent, a trustee of Client Earth, and co-founder of HardArt.

Bette A. is a Dutch artist, novelist and art school teacher. Her previous books include Rus Like Everyone Else and What's Mine. She is co-founder of the Heroines! Movement.

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