Hardcover in good condition. Signed and dedicated by Fergus Martin on title page. Published for the exhibition at the Dublin City Gallery, 10th October 2008 to 11th January 2009. Superficial marks and light scores on boards. Spine ends, lower edges and lower leading corners are lightly bumped. Leading corners are very lightly worn. Pages are clean and contents are clear throughout. Binding is sound. HCW
The Visual Arts, Contemporary Visual Arts in Ireland 2000-2011
100 Irish Artists, 100 Colour Plates. 6 Commentaries from respected writers such as: Mebh Ruane, Colin Graham, Valerie Connor, Fiona Kearney, Brian Hand and Noel Kelly - Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts will fast become the most desirable visual arts book this season. Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts presents an attractive record of the early 21st century contemporary visual arts in Ireland with 100 artists who have been selected for their specific contribution to the contemporary arts in the first years of the 21st Century. Aimed at a general audience, as well as the art connoisseur and enthusiast, each artist is profiled with an iconic example of their practice shown in full colour. The texts are engaging as they explain Ireland within the context of the early 21st century, and the impact that this has had socially, economically and culturally. The book is in an attractive format, and is priced at a level that makes it affordable.