Jorge Pardo & Jan Tumlir: Conversations

This book is a collection of conversations between Jan Tumlir and Jorge Pardo, covering 20 years of their artistic and intellectual friendship. Pardo is a Cuban-born, Mexico-based artist who works in painting, design, sculpture, and architecture. Tumlir is an art writer, teacher, and curator. The conversations explore contemporary art, design, publishing, and music, with a focus on the contexts of Los Angeles and Merida, Mexico.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 14 September 2021
\n Publisher: Inventory Press LLC
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This captivating book delves into a rich tapestry of conversations between Jan Tumlir and Jorge Pardo, spanning a remarkable 20-year journey that commenced in 1999. Hailing from Cuba and currently residing in Mexico, Jorge Pardo, an artist of profound talent, delves into the intricate interplay between contemporary painting, design, sculpture, and architecture. With an artistic vision that embraces a vibrant palette of colors, eclectic patterns, and a fusion of natural and industrial materials, Pardo's creative prowess knows no bounds, manifesting itself in a diverse range of artistic endeavors, including mesmerizing murals, captivating home furnishings, thought-provoking collages, and awe-inspiring fabrications that defy the scale of ordinary life. In this engaging dialogue, conducted with art writer, teacher, and curator Jan Tumlir, Pardo explores the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art, design, publishing, and music. The conversations, which took place amidst the vibrant contexts of Los Angeles and Merida, Mexico, intertwine to form a captivating narrative that sheds light on the profound intellectual bond that has shaped both Tumlir and Pardo's thinking and practice. The result is a testament to the power of friendship, artistic collaboration, and the enduring impact of shared ideas on the world of art.

\n Weight: 428g\n
Dimension: 135 x 207 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781941753385\n \n