{"product_id":"portrait-of-an-artist-conversations-with-trailblazing-creative-women","title":"Portrait of an Artist: Conversations with Trailblazing Creative Women","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHugo Huerta Marin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHardcover | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.36 x 4.45 x 21.74 cm | 424 pp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrestel | 2021 | 9783791387482\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable book brings you face-to-face with an incredible selection of pioneering women who have reshaped the creative industries. From legendary visual artists Yoko Ono and Tracey Emin, to groundbreaking musicians like Annie Lennox and Debbie Harry, to fashion giants such as Miuccia Prada and Diane von Furstenberg, this collection of original interviews and Polaroid photographs of 25 trailblazing women spans creative industries, nationalities and generations to bring together a never-before-published collection of leading voices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book creates both a portrait of each individual woman and – collectively – a powerful portrait of the impact of women on the creative industries. Each pioneering creative is interviewed and photographed by the Mexican artist Hugo Huerta Marin. The women speak openly with Huerta Marin about their challenges and joys; their vulnerabilities and their triumphs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCate Blanchett reflects on the differences between acting on stage and in film; Marina Abramovic discusses her most radical piece of performance art; Annie Lennox reminisces about London in the 1970s; Carrie Mae Weems discusses the relationship between race and photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conversations are further brought to life by Huerta Marin's candid, intimate Polaroid images. These photographs, which allow readers to lock eyes with their subjects, reflect the natural tone of each conversation, allowing the reader rare insight into the lives of these renowned artists. Inspiring and revealing, this collection of interviews and photographs gives readers an unparalleled connection with some of the most fascinating women working in the arts today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prestel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379725680898,"sku":"BK-PRE-POAAC-001-Q","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6226\/3204\/files\/IMG_9412_614e08f7-8828-463c-9ef9-adf1fe1909f6.jpg?v=1771433161","url":"https:\/\/www.booksaboutart.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-an-artist-conversations-with-trailblazing-creative-women","provider":"Books About Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}