Heather Phillipson

Discover the captivating world of Heather Phillipson, a leading contemporary British artist renowned for her innovative approach to multimedia art. This first comprehensive monograph offers an in-depth look at her eclectic body of work that spans video, sculpture, online projects, music, drawing, and poetry. Celebrated for her thought-provoking installations, Phillipson has been commissioned to create iconic pieces for prestigious venues including the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square and Tate Britain's Duveen Galleries. Experience the artist's unique perspective through her own writings and insightful essays from acclaimed curator Laura McLean-Ferris, experimental writer Charlie Fox, and Professor Chus Martinez. With 240 beautifully curated pages and striking dimensions of 210 x 280 mm, this hardback publication is perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors looking to explore the contradictions and power dynamics of modern life. Whether you're searching for contemporary art books, a unique gift for art lovers, or studying the evolution of modern artistic practices, this monograph on Heather Phillipson is an essential addition to any art library. Dive into the diverse media that embody her artistic vision and enrich your understanding of current British art.

Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 06-03-2020

The first monograph on the work of Heather Phillipson, one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists. Contemporary British artist Heather Phillipson works across video, sculpture, online projects, music, drawing, and poetry. She has been selected as the next artist for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square and for the 2020 Duveen Galleries commission at Tate Britain. Other recent commissions include Sharjah Biennial 14 and the Martin Gropius Bau, Berlin, and her solo projects range from Art on the Underground’s flagship site at Gloucester Road, an online work for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and a major solo show at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. This first monograph on the artist traces the evolution of her practice. Alongside the artist’s own writings, the book will feature three newly-commissioned essays by writer and curator Laura McLean-Ferris, the experimental London-based writer Charlie Fox, and Professor Chus Martinez. The book explores the wide variety of media used by the artist to investigate the power structures and contradictions of contemporary life.