Unleashed: Contemporary Art from Turkey

Hardback

Main Details

Title Unleashed: Contemporary Art from Turkey
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Hossein Amirsadeghi
By (author) Maryam Eisler
By (author) Ali Akay
By (author) Ahu Antmen
By (author) Emre Baykal
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:328
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 250
Category/GenreOriental art
Art and design styles - from c 1960 to now
ISBN/Barcode 9780500977026
ClassificationsDewey:709.561
Audience
General
Illustrations 950 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 17 May 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Turkey, the bridge between continents, the meeting point of East and West, has witnessed many golden ages of art throughout the centuries. Today it is once again home to an extraordinarily vibrant contemporary art scene. Internationally recognized artists such as Kutlu? Ataman and Hussein Chalayan are relentlessly pushing boundaries while others such as Hale Tenger, Taner Ceylan, Irfan OEnurmen, Banu Cenneto?lu, Ahmet OEgut, Canan Tolon, OEmer Ali Kazma, Haluk Akakce and Ramazan Bayrako?lu are producing works of breathtaking beauty, political edge and great conceptual depth. Yet these represent only the tip of the iceberg. Following in the wake of groundbreaking books on contemporary art in Iran and the Arab world, Unleashed presents a near-exhaustive selection of the most exciting and challenging contemporary art from Turkey, including the work of both established artists such as Sarkis and Gulsun Karamustafa and up-and-coming artists. Featuring over 950 high-quality illustrations, as well as insightful interviews, in-depth profiles of over 100 artists, and four thought-provoking essays by leading scholars and curators, Unleashed is the essential guide to one of the art world's most promising and rewarding scenes.

Author Biography

Hossein Amirsadeghi is a writer, publisher, editor and documentary film maker, and the driving force behind many books, including Sanctuary, Art Studio America, Nordic Contemporary and Contemporary Art Mexico. Maryam Eisler has held executive editorial roles for a number of Thames & Hudson titles, including Unleashed, Art and Patronage, Art Studio America and London Burning.