Cinema Mon Amour: Film in Art

Cinema mon amour explores the mutual fascination between art and film, featuring work by international artists and essays discussing cinema as space, the film industry, and the filmmakers' gaze at art.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2023
Publisher: Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag

Cinema mon amour delves into the captivating interplay between art and film, showcasing a diverse range of artistic contributions from international artists. This captivating book features the works of Martin Arnold, John Baldessari, Fiona Banner, Marc Bauer, Pierre Bismuth, Candice Breitz, Janet Cardiff & George Bures Miller, collectif_fact, Tacita Dean, Stan Douglas, Thomas Galler, Christoph Girardet & Matthias Muller, Douglas Gordon, Teresa Hubbard / Alexander Birchler, Samson Kambalu, Daniela Keiser, Urs Luthi, Philippe Parreno, Julian Rosefeldt, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Sam Taylor-Johnson, and Mark Wallinger. Each of these artists has explored diverse themes surrounding cinema and filmmaking, contributing to the rich tapestry of this publication.

The well-crafted essays in this book delve into profound topics such as cinema as a spatial dimension, the intricacies of the film industry, the allure of found footage, specific movies and genres, the mechanics of film production, and the filmmakers' perspective on art. The lavish illustrations accompanying the essays enhance the reader's experience, providing a visual feast that complements the intellectual discourse.

Published in conjunction with an exhibition at Aargauer Kunsthaus in Switzerland, Cinema mon amour offers a captivating glimpse into the enduring allure of film and cinema. This lavishly illustrated book serves as a testament to the profound impact that these mediums have on our collective imagination and cultural landscape.

Weight: 912g
Dimension: 235 x 268 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783858815415