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By land, air, home, and sea : the world of Frank Walter / [curated by] Hilton Als ; [contributions by] Barbara Paca, Joshua Jelly-Schapio, Charlie Porter.
Fine Arts Library N6615.A58 W346 2024
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Walter, Frank, 1926-2009--Exhibitions.
- Walter, Frank.
- Artists, Black--Antigua and Barbuda--Exhibitions.
- Artists, Black.
- Genre:
- exhibition catalogs.
- Exhibition catalogs.
- Physical Description:
- 127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 x 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York, New York : David Zwirner Books, [2024]
- Summary:
- "Influenced by his studies of agriculture and the sugar industry in the former British colony of Antigua as well as his extensive travels in England, Scotland, and West Germany, Walter created work inspired by his thoughts, knowledge, journeys, and surroundings work that encompassed painting, drawing, writing, sculpture, photography, and sound. This focused selection focuses on paintings tender, quiet, and lush that transcend the traditional tourists view of island life in favor of perspectives that explore how and why we look at where we are. Published on the occasion of the 2022 exhibition at David Zwirner, this catalogue includes an introduction by the shows curator Hilton Als. Barbara Paca, the leading expert on Walter, writes a text detailing her personal experience meeting Walter and being in his presence. An essay by Charlie Porter takes readers on a walk as he muses about Walters life and the nature depicted in his paintings. Joshua Jelly-Schapiro travels to Antigua to explore the history of the island and Walters lasting impact there." -- Provided by publisher.
- Influenced by his studies of agriculture and the sugar industry in the former British colony of Antigua as well as his extensive travels in England, Scotland, and West Germany, Walter created work inspired by his thoughts, knowledge, journeys, and surroundings?work that encompassed painting, drawing, writing, sculpture, photography, and sound. This focused selection focuses on paintings?tender, quiet, and lush?that transcend the traditional tourist?s view of island life in favor of perspectives that explore how and why we look at where we are.00Published on the occasion of the 2022 exhibition at David Zwirner, this catalogue includes an introduction by the show?s curator Hilton Als. Barbara Paca, the leading expert on Walter, writes a text detailing her personal experience meeting Walter and being in his presence. An essay by Charlie Porter takes readers on a walk as he muses about Walter?s life and the nature depicted in his paintings. Joshua Jelly-Schapiro travels to Antigua to explore the history of the island and Walter?s lasting impact there.00Exhibition: David Zwirner Gallery, New York, USA (02.06. - 29.07.2022).
- Contents:
- Water music : discovering Frank Walter / Hilton Als
- In paradise with Frank Walter, the artist's artist / Barbara Paca
- Plates
- Olympian of the Antilles / Joshua Jelly-Schapiro
- Frank Walter / Charlie Porter
- By land, air, home, and sea : the world of Frank Walter.
- Notes:
- Published on the occasion of the exhibition By Land, Air, Home, and Sea: The World of Frank Walter, held at David Zwirner, New York, June 2-July 29, 2022.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9781644231012
- 1644231018
- OCLC:
- 1346152288
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