{"title":"Legacy Russell","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Legacy Russell, a thought-provoking voice in the realms of arts and culture. As an author and curator, Russell's contributions delve into the intricacies of the digital age, cultural identity, and the influence of technology on modern art. Her work is a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of culture and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Meme\u003c\/em\u003e, one of her notable books, explores the legacy of Black representation in visual culture, examining how memes can serve as a lens to discuss race, gender, and digital technology. Russell's insightful analysis offers readers a fresh perspective on the ways digital media shapes societal narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother significant work, \u003cem\u003eJordan Casteel\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases the vibrant artistry and cultural impact of the renowned painter Jordan Casteel. In this book, Russell provides a rich exploration of Casteel's work, highlighting its profound engagement with themes of representation, community, and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Legacy Russell's writing to deepen your understanding of contemporary art and its cultural implications, and to experience the influence of digital dynamics on the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jordan-casteel-by-katherine-brinson-9781838668815","title":"Jordan Casteel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘[Casteel] captures everyday encounters with people and places in works that invite recognition of our shared humanity.’ – MacArthur Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first monograph on Jordan Casteel, one of the most critically acclaimed artists working today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJordan Casteel\u003c\/i\u003e (b.1989 in Denver) is a New York-based artist known for her large-scale, figurative portraits and landscapes made with gestural brushwork and bold swaths of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the New York City subway and the streets of Harlem to the woodlands of Upstate New York, Casteel has established a collaborative practice where individuals she has encountered over the course of her daily life are represented in their element, generating an experience that is at once intimate and collective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCasteel's debut monograph features nearly 150 beautifully reproduced images, with sections specially conceived and designed by the artist herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728729460972,"sku":"9781838668815","price":113.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17672973482842.jpg?v=1755002244"},{"product_id":"black-meme-by-legacy-russell-9781839762802","title":"Black Meme","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages of blackness have become important in our understanding of the modern world because they reflect and shape the way black people are perceived and represented. In \u003ci\u003eBlack Meme\u003c\/i\u003e, Legacy Russell explores the role of these images in the construction of black identity and visual culture, from the early days of film and photography to the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first ever film was a black jockey riding a horse in 1887. The very first screen kiss was between two black actors in \u003ci\u003eLime Kiln Day\u003c\/i\u003e, 1913. \u003ci\u003eBlack Meme\u003c\/i\u003e also explores lynching postcards that were common in the 1920s, the image of Emmet Till's body in the casket and Trayvon's hoodie, the grainy video of Rodney King and the gloss of Michael Jackson's \u003ci\u003eThriller\u003c\/i\u003e, Diamond Reynolds's Facebook live recording of her boyfriend's killing by the police, and Beyoncé's \u003ci\u003eFormation\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLegacy Russell, the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eGlitch Feminism\u003c\/i\u003e, explores the power of these tokens and argues that without the contributions of black people, digital culture would not exist in its current form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076280402156,"sku":"9781839762802","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/527053482843.jpg?v=1765194274"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/legacy-russell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}