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In 1986 the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London showed a new commission by the artist Helen Chadwick (1954ā1996). What Chadwick conceived for the ICA exhibition explored her characteristic themesāthe female body (her own), the aesthetics of pleasure, the material variety and wonder of phenomenaābut took them in a new, flamboyant direction. In this illustrated volume, Marina Warner examines one part of Chadwickās installation, The Oval Court. This work was erotic, playful, and fierce; it showed imaginative ambition on an exceptional scale and a unique, piquant sensibility, both raunchy and delicate.
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Despite the workās recognition as a feminist monument of rare intensity, it has rarely been shown or discussed since the authorās catalogue essay for the original exhibition. Warner here reconsiders Chadwickās influence as an artist who helped to shift conventional aesthetics and transvalue despised, even abominated forms. Exploring the workās richly layered composition in light of intervening years, Warner shows how Chadwickās imagination has shaped many artistsā ideas and ethics, and emboldened their adventures with materials.
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This book title, Helen Chadwick (The Oval Court), ISBN: 9781846382512, by Marina Warner, published by MIT Press (February 22, 2022) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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