Face to Face: Interviews With Artists

A collection of intimate and revealing interviews with leading British artists, conducted by Richard Cork, provides fascinating insights into their lives, work, and working methods. The artists include Frank Auerbach, Anthony Caro, Richard Hamilton, David Hockney, Howard Hodgkin, Cornelia Parker, Tacita Dean, Grayson Perry, and Rachel Whiteread. Cork's interviews affirm his belief that talking to artists is like embarking on voyages of discovery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Tate Publishing

A captivating exploration into the lives and artistic endeavors of a diverse array of contemporary artists is presented in this insightful documentary. Conducted by Richard Cork, one of the UK's most esteemed art writers, these intimate and revealing interviews offer a treasure trove of fascinating insights into the creative processes of leading British artists. With candor and openness, they delve into their personal lives, artistic inspirations, and working methods, sharing their aspirations and dreams. The collection showcases a remarkable roster of highly engaging and articulate artists, including Frank Auerbach, Anthony Caro, Richard Hamilton, David Hockney, Howard Hodgkin, and Cornelia Parker, Tacita Dean, Grayson Perry, and Rachel Whiteread. Through his incisive questioning, Cork uncovers the profound musings of Francis Bacon on mortality, the obsessive nature of Tracey Emin's work, the introspective journey of Anish Kapoor, and the epic explorations of landscape by Richard Long. This documentary serves as a testament to Cork's belief that engaging with artists is akin to embarking on voyages of discovery, unveiling the rich tapestry of their lives and artistic contributions.

A captivating exploration into the lives and artistic endeavors of a diverse array of contemporary artists is presented in this insightful documentary. Conducted by Richard Cork, one of the UK's most esteemed art writers, these intimate and revealing interviews offer a treasure trove of fascinating insights into the creative processes of leading British artists. With candor and openness, they delve into their personal lives, artistic inspirations, and working methods, sharing their aspirations and dreams. The collection showcases a remarkable roster of highly engaging and articulate artists, including Frank Auerbach, Anthony Caro, Richard Hamilton, David Hockney, Howard Hodgkin, and Cornelia Parker, Tacita Dean, Grayson Perry, and Rachel Whiteread. Through his incisive questioning, Cork uncovers the profound musings of Francis Bacon on mortality, the obsessive nature of Tracey Emin's work, the introspective journey of Anish Kapoor, and the epic explorations of landscape by Richard Long. This documentary serves as a testament to Cork's belief that engaging with artists is akin to embarking on voyages of discovery, unveiling the rich tapestry of their lives and artistic contributions.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 158 x 233 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849768085