Nigel Cooke
$112.55
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
2 October 2016
Summary
Nigel Cooke: Exploring the Labyrinthine Landscapes of Contemporary Painting
Nigel Cooke is celebrated for his intricate paintings that delve into the convergence of creative endeavor, awareness, art history, consumerism, and the natural world. His art primarily features meticulously rendered, expansive urban vistas, which he terms ‘hybrid theatrical spaces.’
Cooke’s work interweaves diverse styles, often blending trompe l’oeil miniature rocks and trees with graffiti-covered …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780714870915 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0714870919 |
| Series: | Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series |
| Author: | Darian Leader, Marie Darrieussecq, Tony Godfrey |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 2 October 2016 |
| Weight: | 1.06kg |
| Dimensions: | 290mm x 250mm x 15mm |
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On the Contemporary Artists Series
‘The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about.’ – Artforum
‘The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art.’ – Time Out
‘A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists.’ – The Sunday Times
‘Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment.’ – The Art Book
About The Author
Darian Leader
Darian Leader is a writer and psychoanalyst and a founding member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research.
Tony Godfrey is a writer, curator, and researcher.
Marie Darrieussecq is a novelist currently teaching at the University of Rhode Island.
Nigel Cooke is represented by Pace (London, New York, Hong Kong, Beijing) and Blum & Poe (Los Angeles).
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