Adnan, Etel

The Beauty of Light: An Interview

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ISBN 13:: 9781643622118
author:: Adnan, Etel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Nightboat Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 14 x 1.5 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Fiction & Literature
Condition:: New
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A lively and spontaneous conversation with Etel Adnan about her artistic approach, tracing the founding experiences that shaped her unique perspective. In these interviews conducted in the months leading up to her death in 2021, Adnan explores philosophy, painting, poetry, aesthetics, and her views on history and politics through a personal lens. The conversations, marked by depth and emotion, offer a glimpse into Adnan's life, from her youth in Lebanon to her recognition at Documenta in 2012. This intimate and spontaneous exchange with Laure Adler provides a unique window into the "universe" of Adnan's imagination, inviting readers to explore her world. Through these transcripts, Etel Adnan shares her thoughts on art, beauty, and life, creating a rich and nuanced portrait of an artist's inner world.

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