What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter 9780141991252

What Artists Wear

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Lauded as a Financial Times Book of the Year, 'What Artists Wear' by Charlie Porter is a captivating exploration of sartorial choices in the art world. Described by Olivia Laing in The Guardian as a "punk cousin to John Berger's Ways of Seeing", this lavishly illustrated tome offers a thrilling journey into the realm of artistic attire.

Porter, a distinguished style authority, invites readers to reconsider the oft-overlooked power of clothing. Through his discerning lens, garments transcend mere fabric to become instruments of expression, narrative, defiance, and ingenuity. From the pristine suits of Yves Klein to the kaleidoscopic ensembles of Yayoi Kusama and Cindy Sherman, from Andy Warhol's iconic denim to Charlotte Prodger's understated casualwear, Porter unravels the sartorial stories of artists at work, at leisure, and everywhere in between.

This volume is more than a mere catalogue of fashion; it's a love letter to artistic dress and a guide to sartorial sophistication. Brimming with stunning photographic spreads, 'What Artists Wear' serves as both a manual and a manifesto, encouraging readers to view the world—and their wardrobes—through fresh eyes. It's an exhilarating invitation to discover greater joy and possibility in our daily dress, transforming the mundane act of getting dressed into an art form in itself.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780141991252
Book Author: Charlie Porter
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 180 x 147 x 32 cm
Book Publication Date: 2021-05-27
Book Pagination: 376 pages
Book Weight: 468g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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