Overview
Since the nineties, Walter Van Beirendonck has been fascinated with masks. They change your identity, invoke a certain atmosphere and have an instant impact. Many artists, among whom are André Breton, Pablo Picasso and even Brueghel, have been influenced by them. Power Mask - The Power of Masks elaborates on the many different aspects of masks: the link between Western art and African masks, the supernatural aspect, rituals about masks, masks in fashion or as a fetish... This book accompanies an expo in the Wereldmuseum (World Museum) Rotterdam, from 1 September 2017 until 7 January 2018. AUTHOR: Walter Van Beirendonck has launched clothing lines of his own making since 1983. His creations are characterised by bright, exceptional colour combinations and a strong graphical influence. He supervises and teaches at the Antwerp Fashion Academy. SELLING POINTS: . Walter Van Beirendonck's book on all the different aspects of 'masks' includes work by James Ensor, Paul McCarthy, Keith Haring, Louise Bourgeois, Emil Nolde, Axel Hoedt, Leigh Bower, Man Ray, Pablo Picasso, André Breton... . With texts by Valerie Steele, Kaat Debo, and Chris Dercon . Elaborates on the many different aspects of masks: from the link between Western art and African masks, to their supernatural aspect, rituals about masks, masks in fashion, and even masks as a fetish 260 colour, 40 b/w
Full Product Details
Author: Walter van Beirendonck ,
Valeries Steele ,
Kaat Debo
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
Imprint: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9789401442954
ISBN 10: 9401442959
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 10 November 2017
Audience:
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Power Mask: The Power of Masks is a must-have not just for your coffee table, but your fashion library too.-- Refinery29 Visually stunning publication that merges the past with the present... Van Beirendonck's fascination with the artistic use of masks is inescapable and irresistible.-- MOJEH Magazine
Visually stunning publication that merges the past with the present... Van Beirendonck's fascination with the artistic use of masks is inescapable and irresistible.--MOJEH Magazine Power Mask: The Power of Masks is a must-have not just for your coffee table, but your fashion library too.--Refinery29
Power Mask: The Power of Masks is a must-have not just for your coffee table, but your fashion library too.-- ""Refinery29"" Visually stunning publication that merges the past with the present... Van Beirendonck's fascination with the artistic use of masks is inescapable and irresistible.-- ""MOJEH Magazine""
Author Information
Walter Van Beirendonck has launched clothing lines of his own making since 1983. His creations are characterized by bright, exceptional color combinations and a strong graphical influence. He supervises and teaches at the Antwerp Fashion Academy.
