{"title":"Leigh Robb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Leigh Robb, an insightful author known for her profound contributions to the Arts and Culture domain. Leigh Robb's books offer a fresh perspective on contemporary art, exploring broad themes and unique cultural narratives. Her works are perfect for readers who appreciate depth, creativity, and a scholarly approach to the world of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eChiharu Shiota\u003c\/em\u003e, where Robb intricately explores the haunting installations of the acclaimed artist, Chiharu Shiota, revealing the underlying emotions and stories interwoven in her art. \u003cem\u003eMonster Theatres: 2020\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a chance to explore the surreal and dynamic world of modern theatre, filled with imaginative performances that challenge the boundaries of traditional narrative forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in the transformative potential of art, \u003cem\u003eRadical Textiles\u003c\/em\u003e pushes the boundaries of traditional textiles, showcasing the innovative and often radical approaches that redefine this ancient craft. Leigh Robb takes readers on a breathtaking journey across time and space in \u003cem\u003eVersus Rodin: Bodies across space and time\u003c\/em\u003e, juxtaposing the timeless sculptures of Auguste Rodin with contemporary works to explore the evolving representation of the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeigh Robb's collection is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike, offering a blend of knowledge, inspiration, and aesthetic appreciation that enriches the understanding of art's impact on society. Each book in this collection is a gateway into the myriad dimensions of contemporary and historical art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"radical-textiles-by-rebecca-evans-9781921668661","title":"Radical Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of textiles by artists and designers has long been associated with moments of profound social change and political rupture. From tapestry and embroidery to quilting and tailoring, in the hands of artists, textiles are defined by tension and transformation, resistance and activism. Textiles are a means of time travel and truth-telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTextiles galvanise communities. Through wars, pandemics and disasters, textiles have offered a way to mobilise social and cultural groups and build connections. In the late nineteenth century, British artist and designer William Morris sought to counter the mechanisation and mass-production of the Industrial Revolution by weaving tapestries on a manual loom with hand-dyed thread. 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It uniquely includes an illustrated journey tracking the day-by-day realisation of her commission at the Art Gallery of South Australia, 'Absence embodied'—from an empty white room to an expansive drawing in space with red wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotably, this commission for the Art Gallery of South Australia is the only permanent installation of her work at a major institution in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362535751916,"sku":"9781921668364","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5094763482872.jpg?v=1772889523"},{"product_id":"monster-theatres-2020-by-leigh-robb-9781921668401","title":"Monster Theatres: 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-colour publication features the work of the twenty-four participating artists and collaborations in the 2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: \u003cem\u003eMonster Theatres\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as insightful texts on the practice of these leading Australian artists by curator Leigh Robb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSenior Curator Julie Robinson charts the history of monsters in art, and award-winning author Claire G. 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