Book Reviews
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She Persists: Perspectives on Women in Art & Design
‘She Persists’ is a collection of perspectives on pivotal moments in and key considerations to the field of art and design by women, all drawn from the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Collection.
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The Art of Laziness: Contemporary Art and Post-Work Politics
This publication reconsiders what it means to be lazy, for the purpose of examining the correlations of art and visual culture to anti-work politics and the impact that work ethic has had on our understanding of art in a contemporary age.
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Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery 1970-2020
Marking MPRG’s 50th anniversary, ‘Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery 1970-2020’, is the most substantial collection-focused publication produced by the Gallery and serves as a record of the achievements of these leaders, their curatorial colleagues and gallery staff.
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Truth Bomb: Inspiration from the Mouths and Minds of Women Artists
22 Australian and international artists who have caught the attention (and held it) of Abigail Crompton are celebrated in ‘Truth Bomb’ through personal vignettes.
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ACU Art Collection: A New Perspective
‘A New Perspective’ showcases 66 of the compelling works in the ACU’s collection, revealing their importance and that of the Collection as a whole, for those on the campus equally to those outside of it.
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Izabela Pluta: Figures of slippage and oscillation
'Izabela Pluta: Figures of slippage and oscillation' relates to Pluta’s preoccupation with how images and mediums, to which we ascribe documentary potential, operate and in turn affect perception.
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Emily Kame Kngwarreye
Emily Kame Kngwarreye forged new ground for contemporary Indigenous art; her work is spotlighted in this book, part of a series of mini-monographs which promotes the exceptional work of women artists in Australia.
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Kirsten Coelho
Working predominantly in high-fired porcelain, Kirsten Coelho creates forms and vessels that oscillate between everyday function and ethereal beauty, reflecting her preferred fusion of the formal with the abstract.
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High Wire: Lloyd Jones, Euan MacLeod
Writer Lloyd Jones and painter Euan MacLeod have joined forces to create ‘High Wire’ – a title which traverses metaphysical bridges and tightropes in the pursuit of art.
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Frederick McCubbin: The North wind
The complexities of restoring Frederick McCubbin’s The North wind, and the research conducted over several years, are documented in this e-book complemented by a ‘behind the scenes’ video.
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The Words Myth: Josh Robbins
Satirical, tongue-in-cheek yet emotive language, with an air of cynicism; artist John Robbins’ book ‘The Words Myth’ reveals his love of the written word, and how this interest shapes another love of his: painting.
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Botanicus Fantasticus: Mark Schaller
‘Botanicus Fantasticus’ is the first in a four-part series of books; an initiative borne from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as a means to champion exhibitions in a time of social distancing.
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