Robert Hobbs , Jorg Heiser , Catherine Taft,
Sterling Ruby
- ISBN 13:
- 9783037643754
- author:
- Robert Hobbs , Jorg Heiser , Catherine Taft,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- JRP Ringier
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 1.3 x 24.1 x 28.6 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Print & Decor
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sterling Ruby: A Monograph of Accumulation and Expression. This comprehensive monograph explores the diverse mediums and techniques employed by Sterling Ruby in his work, which often grapple with issues of individuality versus social control, the role of architecture in shaping our experiences, and the relationship between art and irrationality. Ruby's oeuvre combines elements of memory, contemporary urban phenomena, and popular culture, resulting in a unique blend of expression and accumulation. Through his work, Ruby delves into themes such as desire, consumption, anxiety, and the need for control that characterise modern Western culture. This second edition of JRPRingier's 2009 monograph offers an in-depth examination of Ruby's artistic practice, making it an essential resource for those interested in contemporary art.