Jamie Hewlett. 40th Ed.

Jamie Hewlett is a multi-talented artist who has made significant contributions to contemporary pop culture. He co-created Tank Girl and Gorillaz, and has collaborated with Damon Albarn on various projects. His work has been recognized with awards and exhibitions, and this special edition of his book showcases his incredible creative journey with over 400 artworks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2022
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Artist Jamie Hewlett is a prominent figure in contemporary pop culture, known for his diverse range of creative endeavors. From the iconic Tank Girl to live-action animations with Gorillaz, a Chinese contemporary opera, and an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, Hewlett has left an indelible mark on the art world. With influences spanning from hip-hop to zombie slasher movies, Hewlett emerged in the mid-1990s as the co-creator of the groundbreaking Tank Girl comic. Alongside his roommate Damon Albarn, he went on to form the groundbreaking cartoon band Gorillaz, which has become a global phenomenon.

Gorillaz have achieved remarkable success, topping charts worldwide, touring extensively, and generating hundreds of millions of streams and record sales. Hewlett's collaboration with Albarn has extended to projects such as an elaborate staging of the Chinese novel Monkey: Journey to the West, featuring circus acrobats, Shaolin monks, and Chinese singers. In recognition of his contributions, Hewlett was named Designer of the Year by the Design Museum in London in 2006, and he and Albarn received a BAFTA for their animated Monkey sequence for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2009.

In 2015, Hewlett showcased a new direction in his practice with The Suggestionists, an exhibition of prints at the Saatchi Gallery in London. This special edition, celebrating TASCHEN's 40th anniversary, includes around 30 brand new pieces and updates Hewlett's first major monograph, Tank Girl: The Art of Jamie Hewlett. The book showcases his thrilling creative journey, featuring over 400 artworks from the Tank Girl era through Gorillaz and up to the present day. Through stories, characters, strips, and sketches, the book explores Hewlett's exceptional capacity for invention and celebrates a polymath artist who refuses to rest on his laurels or be pigeonholed into a particular practice.

Jamie Hewlett's impact on contemporary art cannot be overstated. His unique blend of influences, combined with his bold and innovative approach, has made him a true icon of pop culture. Whether through his comic books, animated series, or gallery exhibitions, Hewlett continues to push the boundaries of creativity and inspire generations of artists and fans alike. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to grow as he continues to create and explore new realms of artistic expression.

Weight: 1482g
Dimension: 166 x 227 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836582636
Edition number: Multilingual ed