Akbar, Kaveh
Massinissa Selmani
- ISBN 13:
- 9782370742285
- author:
- Akbar, Kaveh
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Editions Skira Paris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 2.3 x 30.4 x 30.4 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Techniques,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Massinissa Selmani: A Monograph
This comprehensive monograph celebrates the work of Massinissa Selmani, an artist shortlisted for the prestigious Prix Duchamp 2023. Born in Algiers in 1980, Selmani's artistic journey began after studying computer science, leading him to attend the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Tours.
Selmani's talent was recognised at the 56th Venice Biennale with a special mention from the jury, and his works have since been included in notable collections such as those of the Centre Pompidou and the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris. His artistic practice is rooted in documentary drawing, often combining press clippings with more abstract elements to create ambiguous images that invite reflection.
This book pays tribute to Selmani's innovative approach to art, which blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction. With a focus on space and the white of the page, Selmani's drawings are airy and open-ended, leaving context and temporality to the viewer's interpretation.