Francesco Bonami Libri

Se è vero che nell'ultimo secolo l'arte si è evoluta al punto da essere quasi irriconoscibile, il prezioso e spesso esilarante lavoro di Bonami ci fa capire una volta per tutte perché non è vero che potevamo farlo anche noi.

Gabriele Basilico's photography uniquely captures urban landscapes in their quiet, desolate moments, evoking a sense of absence as if a disaster has emptied the streets. His work serves as a testament to the societies that built these structures. Basilico explores both the overlooked areas of Italy and the distinct landscapes of Northern Europe, blending his Italian perspective with the local characteristics he encounters. This introduction highlights his significant contribution to contemporary landscape photography.

Le opere della prestigiosa collezione di arte contemporanea di François Pinault, esposte contemporaneamente a Punta della Dogana e a Palazzo Grassi. Il catalogo dell'esposizione inaugurale, curata da Alison Gingeras e Francesco Bonami, che coinvolgerà simultaneamente Punta della Dogana e Palazzo Grassi, presentando le opere in armonia con le caratteristiche e l'atmosfera di ciascuno spazio: un'indagine più intima, privata, da una parte, e uno sguardo rivolto al mondo esterno dall'altra. Insieme le due parti dell'esposizione daranno vita a un dialogo tra artisti di diverse generazioni, offrendo una molteplicità di espressioni e sensibilità. A nomi storici quali Penone, Cattelan, Hirst sono affiancati quelli di giovani artisti come Urs Fischer, Piotr Uklanski e Rudolf Stingel, introdotti da saggi degli stessi Bonami e Gingeras. Annotation Supplied by Informazioni Editoriali

Focusing on the concept of spinsterhood as a fluid state of mind, this poetry collection by Francesco Bonami explores themes of identity and introspection. The verses reflect a unique perspective that transcends traditional notions of gender and age. Renowned for his versatile style, Bonami's voice is described as "shapeshifting" and "mercurial," offering readers a rich and thought-provoking experience through his poetic expressions.

Exploring the innovative work of multimedia artist Doug Aitken, this comprehensive book highlights his diverse use of mediums, including architecture, film, and installations. Aitken’s creations foster audience interaction and communal experiences while delving into themes of displacement and temporality. His films and installations evoke emotional responses through a unique blend of motion, sound, and color, creating dreamlike landscapes. The beautifully designed monograph features visual essays and is thematically organized around four key concepts, prompting readers to reflect on their own world connections.

A book devoted to the Chinese artist famous for his photography work. Chen's multimedia works toe the line between experimental illusion and the quotidian realities of contemporary society, focusing on the almost imperceptible dream sequences that exist in even the most mundane of moments. His staged photographs, at once idealistic and ominous, negotiate the symbolist tropes put forward by the medium of photography. Chen Wei has been engaged in sound art and performance, and then turned to video and installation. He has exhibited extensively and internationally at numerous prestigious institutions and biennales. These include "Noon Club", curated by Francesco Bonami, JNBY Foundation, Hangzhou (2016); "The Work in Progress, Photography from China in 2015, Museum Folkwang, Essen (2015); "Chen Wei: In the Waves", Chi K11 Art Museum, Shanghai (2015), "Chen Wei: The Stars in the Night Sky are Innumerable", Australia China Art Foundation, Sydney (2014); "Performance and Imagination: Chinese Photography 1911-2014", Stavanger Art Museum, Stavanger (2014); "My Generation: Young Chinese Artists", Orange County Museum of Art, CA (2015); "ON | OFF: China's Young Artists in Concept and Practice", Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing (2012). Born in 1980, Zhejiang Province (China), Chen Wei currently lives and works in Beijing, China.