Vitamin Txt: Words in Contemporary Art
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Typographic art came into its own in the twentieth century, when revolutionary artists used the medium to subvert traditional concepts of ‘art’ and ‘writing’. Since then, generations of artists have continued to use text to communicate concepts across all mediums, from sculpture and installation to painting and video.
In Vitamin Txt, 66 global experts, including curators, critics, museum directors and more, have compiled a definitive list of 103 contemporary artists for whom text is central to their art.
The book brings together 500 artworks from the likes of Harland Miller, David Shrigley, Barbara Kruger and Ed Ruscha, with fascinating insight into the history of artists using text, dating from ancient Chinese calligraphy to contemporary digital art.
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Please note: this book is available for UK DELIVERY ONLY
Typographic art came into its own in the twentieth century, when revolutionary artists used the medium to subvert traditional concepts of ‘art’ and ‘writing’. Since then, generations of artists have continued to use text to communicate concepts across all mediums, from sculpture and installation to painting and video.
In Vitamin Txt, 66 global experts, including curators, critics, museum directors and more, have compiled a definitive list of 103 contemporary artists for whom text is central to their art.
The book brings together 500 artworks from the likes of Harland Miller, David Shrigley, Barbara Kruger and Ed Ruscha, with fascinating insight into the history of artists using text, dating from ancient Chinese calligraphy to contemporary digital art.
