David Byrne
A History of the World (in Dingbats): Drawings & Words
A History of the World (in Dingbats): Drawings & Words
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David Byrne's new book, "The Dingbat Book," features striking and humorous figurative drawings that depict daily life in intriguing ways. Created while under quarantine, the illustrations expand on the typographic ornament to explore the nuances of life under lockdown and evoke the complex, global systems the pandemic cast in bright light. Edited and designed by Alex Kalman, the book reflects on shared experiences and presents history as a story that is continually undergoing revision.
Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
The artist and musician David Byrne has unveiled a captivating new collection of artwork that delves into the intricacies of everyday life in surprising and thought-provoking ways. Featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, T Magazine, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Byrne's artwork offers unique insights into shared human experiences, making it a timely and influential work of art.
Through his striking and humorous figurative drawings, Byrne skillfully depicts daily life, offering a fresh perspective on the mundane. His illustrations, created during the COVID-19 pandemic while he was under quarantine, expand on the concept of the dingbat, a typographic ornament traditionally used to enhance or break up blocks of text. In this unique book, Byrne employs the dingbat to explore the nuances of life during lockdown and shed light on the complex, interconnected global systems that the pandemic has exposed.
Edited and designed by Alex Kalman in close collaboration with Byrne, this captivating book reflects on shared experiences and presents history as a narrative that is constantly evolving. It serves as a testament to Byrne's artistic vision and his ability to capture the essence of contemporary life.
Byrne's artwork has garnered widespread acclaim and has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. His unique approach to storytelling and his ability to connect with audiences on a profound level have solidified his status as a highly influential artist of our time.
Weight: 542g
Dimension: 218 x 157 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838665111
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