Nora Turato: govern me harder

Amsterdam-based artist Nora Turato creates vibrant enamel panels that explore the omnipresence of text, design, and speech in contemporary culture. Her works challenge viewers to misread the slick surfaces and humor as effortless, revealing the laborious practices behind them. Turato, originally trained as a graphic designer, adapts text to subvert and create messages, editing them meticulously to evoke a sense of alluring confusion. This publication features texts by Ebony L. Haynes and Anna Kats, as well as performance scripts by the artist, serving as an extension of her widely popular exhibition "govern me harder" at 52 Walker.

Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: David Zwirner

Amsterdam-based artist Nora Turato captivates with her vibrant enamel panels, delving into the omnipresence of text, design, and speech in contemporary culture. Her meticulous artistry, akin to Helen's precision and Odysseus's wit, challenges viewers to initially perceive her works as effortlessly captivating. However, Turato skillfully unveils the laborious practices behind these seemingly effortless creations, inviting us to explore the rich histories and endless possibilities embedded within her artistic endeavors.

Originally trained as a graphic designer, Nora Turato employs her expertise to subvert and craft meaningful messages. While many of her performances and works exude a spontaneous and free-associative nature, Turato meticulously edits them to evoke a sense of alluring confusion. In three signature murals, adorned with a bespoke typeface, she addresses the overwhelming presence of language, typography, and graphic design in our modern culture. These murals grace the walls of 52 Walker, the venue of her widely acclaimed exhibition "govern me harder."

This publication, released in conjunction with the exhibition, features insightful texts by Ebony L. Haynes and Anna Kats. It serves as an extension of the exhibition, encompassing performance scripts penned by the artist herself. As noted in The Brooklyn Rail, Nora Turato's art has undeniably left a lasting impact, standing out amidst the slick sea of graphic smoothness and the loss of meaningful language.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 172 x 240 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644230862