{"product_id":"when-we-were-monsters-9783862069842","title":"When we were Monsters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJames Richards is a UK-based artist known for his collages that combine home movies, archives, TV clips, and musical soundtracks to explore the digital age. This book accompanies his exhibition at Haus Mödrath and includes sound and video installations, sculptural works, and collaborative projects with artists. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: DruckVerlag Kettler\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Richards, a renowned artist born in Cardiff, UK, in 1983, is celebrated for his captivating and profound moving-image works that seamlessly blend a diverse array of materials sourced from home movies, private and public archives, TV clips, and rich musical soundtracks. Richards' artistic approach draws inspiration from the overwhelming abundance of images that has become a defining characteristic of the 21st century. His works skillfully filter, organize, and condense collected materials into a space where personal interiority and digital materiality converge. In addition to his film creations, Richards has also developed exhibition projects that stem from extensive archival research and ongoing dialogues with fellow artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished to accompany the eponymous exhibition at Haus Mödrath, this title showcases a comprehensive collection of sound and video installations, alongside sculptural works, providing insight into the relationships and influences that have shaped Richards' artistic practice. These include collaborative projects with longstanding partners, works created by close friends, and artists who have greatly inspired him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributions to this title come from a diverse group of artists, including Tolia Astakhishvili, Albrecht, Becker, Christian Friedrich, Bastien Gachet, Isa Genzken, Margarethe Held, Adrian Hermanides, Anne McGuire, Steve Reinke, Rachel Reupke, and JX Williams. The text is presented in both English and German, enhancing the accessibility and appreciation of Richards' artistic vision to a broader audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 860g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 215 x 304 x 18 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783862069842\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Richards","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44638761615610,"sku":"9783862069842","price":31.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697211031287_book.jpg?v=1697393915","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/when-we-were-monsters-9783862069842","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}