The Artist as Explorer - Madelon Hooykaas

Jap Sam 2023 ISBN 9789492852991 Acqn 33962

Pb 21x28cm 272pp col ills £34.50

For the past 60 years, Madelon Hooykaas has explored new lands, cultures, and aesthetics while
experimenting with multimedia approaches. Her practice is shaped by contemplation, reflection,
and a curiosity for and connection with different cultures and beliefs. Underlying her oeuvre are
strong convictions about nature and humanity's stewardship role in preserving it, as well as non-
Western philosophies which support a balance between human experience and the natural world.
'The Artist as Explorer' examines many aspects of her solo works, including video and film,
photography, and performance art. The artist's work can be accessed via the QR codes in this
interactive monograph.

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Blast - Heat - Han Schuil
Jap Sam 2023 ISBN 9789493329027 Acqn 33963
Pb 23x30cm 312pp col ills £34.50

This monograph on the work of Dutch artist Han Schuil appears on the occasion of a solo
exhibition at the historic Oud Amelisweerd estate, organised by Centraal Museum Utrecht. Both
the exhibition and this book present an overview of Schuil's work over the past two decades. As
its title indicates, it focuses on three series: - (untitled), BLAST, and HEAT. In each, the
possibilities of paintings and how they produce meaning are investigated through monumental
works on aluminium, in ways as enigmatic as they are concrete. With are foreword by Centraal
Museum director Bart Rutten and contributions by Gerrit Willems, Zippora Elders, and Laure van
den Hout.

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[UN]FINISHED - Atlas of Athens' Incomplete Buildings - A Story of Hidden Antimonuments
Jap Sam 2023 ISBN 9789492852267 Acqn 33964
Hb 20x28cm 288pp col ills £26

'[Un]finished' presents the phenomenon of a particular kind of pending architecture, mutely

present all over Athens. The concrete skeletons of 'polykatoikia' - multistorey apartment buildings
- are emblematic of the development of modern Greece throughout the second half of the 20th
century. This book deals with the politics of urban space by treating these unfinished buildings as
study objects and tracing their individual histories. Through stories from current owners and
photographs, archival documents, and found artefacts, a different chronicle of the development of
modern Athens takes shape.

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Role of Play - New Games, New Chances. A Future Perspective on Play in Society
Jap Sam 2023 ISBN 9789492852977 Acqn 33965
Pb 17x23cm 296pp col ills £26

'Role of Play' offers a refreshing take on modern game design and play. In photos, screenshots,
and pictures, a wide variety of examples are presented, from analogue play to video games,
puzzle games to urban planning, battling cancer to behavioural change, and digital treasure hunts
to designing your home. Change is a sign of our time, and learning how to play with the rules that
underpin society and its positive outcomes is essential. The book covers the latest trends in
serious games and "playification" for purposes other than pure entertainment. Not just for game
and social designers, it is intended for a wider audience that includes policymakers, developers,
and students.

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Stitch Your Brain
Jap Sam 2023 ISBN 9789492852779 Acqn 33966
Pb 17x24cm 256pp col ills £26

'Stitch Your Brain' is a long-term study into the intelligence of the hand by artist and former
medical doctor Monika Auch. It encapsulates an empirical study on the importance of creating
with your hands in our digital age and the effects of slow creation on neurocognitive learning and
health. The numerous images of stitched brains created by participants illustrate the influence of
image-making on body identity and brain awareness - a tactile, textile multitude of self-portraits.
Auch provides insights into the relationship between creativity, stress management, age, well-
being, and skill learning. Experts in various fields comment on the research and place it in a
broader context.

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