The Anomie Review of Contemporary British Painting 2

The Anomie Review of Contemporary British Painting 2 is a new anthology that showcases over sixty solo exhibitions of contemporary painting in Britain since 2018. The book features the work of sixty artists born or living in Britain, including senior figures exhibiting at major museums and emerging artists staging their first commercial gallery exhibitions. The anthology is compiled and written by Matt Price, a London-based editor and writer who has edited numerous monographs, catalogs, and books on painting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Publisher: Anomie Publishing

Following the resounding success of The Anomie Review of Contemporary British Painting in 2018, a second edition has been curated to present an extensive collection of over sixty solo exhibitions that have shaped the landscape of contemporary painting in Britain since the inaugural volume. This expanded anthology offers a comprehensive exploration of the artistic endeavors of sixty artists, both born and residing in Britain, through comprehensive documentation and engaging discussions of their solo exhibitions held in museums and galleries across Britain and internationally. Spanning a diverse range of artistic stages, from seasoned veterans showcasing their work in esteemed museums to emerging talents debuting their first commercial gallery exhibitions, The Anomie Review of Contemporary British Painting 2 provides a comprehensive overview of the recent resurgence of painting in Britain.

The artists and venues featured in this remarkable volume include Hurvin Anderson at Rat Hole Gallery, Tokyo; Lisa Brice at Stephen Friedman Gallery, London; Gareth Cadwallader at Josh Lilley, London; Denzil Forrester at Nottingham Contemporary; Sophie von Hellermann at Pilar Corrias, London; Matthew Krishanu at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham; Joy Labinjo at BALTIC, Gateshead; France-Lise McGurn at Simon Lee, London; Benjamin Senior at BolteLang, Zurich; Anj Smith at MOSTYN, Llandudno; Tim Stoner at Modern Art, London; and Phoebe Unwin at Towner Eastbourne.

The anthology, adorned with captivating cover artwork by Jadé Fadojutimi from her spring 2019 solo exhibition at PEER, London, has been meticulously compiled and penned by Matt Price, a London-based editor and writer with an extensive portfolio that includes the editing of over fifty monographs, catalogs, and books, including prestigious international anthologies such as Phaidons' Vitamin P2 and D2. Price's writing has graced esteemed magazines like Art Monthly, Art Quarterly, ArtReview, Flash Art, Frieze, and Modern Painters.

This second edition of The Anomie Review of Contemporary British Painting serves as a testament to the enduring significance of contemporary painting in Britain and its global impact. It showcases the remarkable talent and creativity of these sixty artists, providing a platform for their artistic endeavors and contributing to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the medium.

Weight: 1118g
Dimension: 214 x 281 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910221273