Este autor, surgido de un entorno plenamente consciente de las desigualdades de clase y culturales, profundiza en su obra sobre los profundos efectos de las estructuras sociales en la vida de las personas. Tras una destacada carrera en museos y galerías, centrada en la intersección del arte y la comunidad, su enfoque evolucionó hacia una filosofía práctica destinada a mejorar la participación pública en las artes. Sus posteriores exploraciones y defensa del valor intrínseco de la expresión creativa y su papel en la existencia cotidiana. Ahora dedicado a la escritura, continúa iluminando estos temas a través de su distintiva voz literaria.
A short, readable, original and compelling account of how and why societies evolved as they did over the last 35,000 years. And of the crucial, and changing, role of art and architecture in this evolution.
One of the art world's most outspoken critics explores the modern public's alienation from contemporary art and makes a powerful plea for the revival of communication, accessibility, and traditional skills in this field.
Set against the backdrop of the Renaissance, this novel delves into the life of Botticelli, exploring the emotions and thoughts behind his iconic paintings. Drawing from limited historical facts, the narrative offers an imaginative portrayal of the artist, revealing his creative process and the influences that shaped his work. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights the intersection of art and personal experience, providing insight into the mind of one of history's most celebrated painters.
Witty, illuminating, coruscating essays on art and museums from the late twentieth century to now, by one of Britain's leading curators and agitators.