Sarah Lucas

Sarah Lucas is an internationally celebrated artist known for her provocative use of materials and imagery, challenging our understandings of sex, class, and gender. This exhibition book features an artist interview, new texts by writers Lauren Elkin and Nathalie Olah, and a new poem by Cerith Wyn Evans, exploring what makes us human.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Tate Publishing

Sarah Lucas, an internationally acclaimed artist, has garnered recognition for her daring and thought-provoking approach to materials and imagery in her artwork. Over the past four decades, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of our perceptions regarding sex, class, and gender by incorporating ordinary objects in unconventional manners.

While she is best known for her contributions to the generation of 1990s Young British Artists, this visually captivating exhibition book extends beyond that era. It invites the public to explore the vast diversity of Lucas' work across sculpture, installation, and photography. The book features an insightful artist interview with Louisa Buck, along with new writings by writers Lauren Elkin and Nathalie Olah, and a captivating poem by artist Cerith Wyn Evans.

"Happy Gas" is a bold, tender, and boundary-pushing exploration of the essence of humanity. It delves into the complexities of our identities, emotions, and experiences, challenging our preconceived notions and inviting us to embrace the fullness of our humanity. Through her art, Lucas invites us to question the norms and explore the uncharted territories of our existence, fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Dimension: 290 x 219 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849768535