{"title":"Alan Ket","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlan Ket offers an engaging exploration of contemporary urban creativity, delving into the vibrant world of street art and graffiti. His works, such as \u003cem\u003ePlanet Banksy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Wide World of Graffiti\u003c\/em\u003e, reveal the cultural significance and visual power of these often overlooked art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful journey through the intersections of art, society, and public space, illuminated by compelling images and insightful commentary. Ket’s books celebrate the dynamic spirit of artistic expression beyond traditional galleries.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wide-world-of-graffiti-by-alan-ket-9781580936019","title":"The Wide World of Graffiti","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guide to the art, artists, and culture of graffiti from the 1970s to today, as told by the taggers themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis major co-publication with the Museum of Graffiti chronicles the worldwide graffiti movement from its birth in the 1970s, through the street and train painting of the 1980s, to its emergence as an artistic genre admired in museums and sold at auction. With hundreds of never-before-seen photographs of graffiti art from the 1970s to today, many of which have been provided exclusively for this volume by the artists themselves, the book gives an insider’s view through multiple interviews with celebrated graffiti artists, including Roger Smith of Sane Smith, Hotboy Hert, DESA, Shirt King Phade, RIME, MadC, Saber, AURA, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold through essays, hundreds of images, and interviews with the artists—both the underground outlaws and the writers who went mainstream—\u003cem\u003eThe Wide World of Graffiti\u003c\/em\u003e will become the standard-bearer of the art form’s history and life today, a unique contribution from the first and only museum dedicated to graffiti as an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433112617196,"sku":"9781580936019","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781580936019.jpg?v=1774765570"},{"product_id":"planet-banksy-by-alan-ket-9781912785674","title":"Planet Banksy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanet Banksy\u003c\/em\u003e highlights both the relevance of Banksy's street art and the continuing spread of his impact. This book brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as featuring some of his own innovative, profound, and controversial work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A thought-provoking comparison with the works of his students.' \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBanksy is the world's foremost graffiti artist, his work adorning streets, walls, and bridges across nations and continents. His stencil designs are instantly recognisable and disturbingly precise in their social and political commentary, flavoured with subtle humour and self-awareness. More popular than ever, Banksy has spawned countless imitators, students, and fans alike, his fame—although unlooked-for—inevitably transmitting his ideas and work to the international arena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a range of topics for the graffiti lover, coming from a variety of inspirational sources, this book provides an overview of how Banksy's work is changing the face of modern art—as well as the urban landscape. Distilling his influence and his genius into an easily accessible full-colour 128 pages, this is the perfect purchase for any fan of Banksy or the graffiti art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68029942857964,"sku":"9781912785674","price":12.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781912785674-planet-banksy-1.jpg?v=1793590055"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alan-ket.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}