If It Don't Exist, Build It addresses all of Larry Achiampong's major work over the course of his career in film, sculpture, installation, sound, collage and performance. It explores the broader themes and ideas that have informed his artistic practice and shaped the creation of his most ambitious projects, including the multi-disciplinary Relic Traveller series. Featuring an intimate extended interview with the artist, this is an insightful monograph that will appeal to admirers of Achiampong and his work. It will also interest anyone excited by bold art that continually pushes at the boundaries of form and medium, and that responds profoundly to many of the most pressing social issues of our time.
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A visually stunning and immersive monograph that celebrates the work of Larry Achiampong, one of the most exciting and innovative British artists at work today.
A visually stunning monograph that celebrates the work of Larry Achiampong, one of the most exciting and innovative contemporary Black British artists at work today.

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ISBN
9781849768498
Publisert
2025-02-06
Utgiver
Vendor
Tate Publishing
Høyde
265 mm
Bredde
210 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Biographical note

Larry Achiampong is a British Ghanaian artist who works in film, sculpture, installation, sound, collage, music and performance. Achiampong is a recipient of the Stanley Picker Fellowship (2020), the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Award for Artists (2019) and he is a Jarman Award-nominated artist (2018 & 2021). JJ Charlesworth is a writer and art critic. Shay Thompson is a presenter and journalist who works in games and entertainment. Robert Barry is a freelance writer and composer Ekow Eshun is a writer, journalist, broadcaster and curator. Evan Narcisse is a comic book writer, journalist and video game narrative designer. Clive Nwonka is Associate Professor in Film, Culture and Society at UCL. Charlotte Jansen is a freelance arts and culture journalist.