{"product_id":"9788498448146","title":"CARRIE MAE WEEMS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCARRIE MAE WEEMS (CATALAN)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exhibition catalogue offers an exhaustive overview of the career of Carrie Mae Weems, one of the most influential visual artists of our time. Through a selection of her early photographic series, the work analyzes how her practice, constantly ahead of its time, reflects on a complex past while projecting a hopeful gaze toward the future. An essential volume for understanding the evolution of contemporary art and the power of the image as a tool for social criticism and cultural transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a careful selection of the early series of her career, this publishing project deeply reviews the trajectory of Carrie Mae Weems. The work presents photographic projects spanning more than four decades, highlighting how the artist has managed, through a practice that has consistently been ahead of its time, to reflect on a complex past while simultaneously projecting her work into the future with an untiring sense of hope. The book examines the keys to her visual language, her recurring themes, and her ability to address issues of identity, gender, race, and power, becoming a testament to her artistic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentary and conceptual photography as a means of social exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe representation of African American identity and historical memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of power structures, gender, and race in contemporary society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of Carrie Mae Weems' artistic practice over four decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe capacity of art to project a critical and hopeful gaze toward the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at photography lovers, students and professionals of contemporary art, as well as any reader interested in critical thinking regarding social and cultural issues. It is an essential work for those who wish to delve into the work of a pioneering artist whose impact transcends the artistic realm to enter into social and political discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and documented vision of the career of one of the most relevant photographers of contemporary art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of her early photographic series, key to understanding her artistic evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on universal themes such as identity, memory, and social justice through the image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEssential reference material for scholars and enthusiasts of photography and conceptual art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DRESSLER, IRIS; DYANGANI OSE, ELVIRA; MOTTEN, FRED; WARD, LACHA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e FUNDACION MAPFRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e PHOTOGRAPHERS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e EXHIBITION CATALOGUE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1857 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalogue is presented as a mandatory reference for understanding the work of Carrie Mae Weems. Its focus on the artist's early series allows the reader to appreciate the consistency and evolution of her visual discourse over time. The quality of the edition and the depth of the texts make it a valuable tool for both academic study and the personal appreciation of contemporary photographic art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION MAPFRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405651304795,"sku":"9788498448146","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849844814.jpg?v=1781829101","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498448146","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}