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Katherine Bernhardt: Why is a mushroom growing in my shower?
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About The Book
“Bernhardt has always been impressive for her ability to combine the immediate, seductive properties of paint with the infectious humor of topical pop culture.” —Hyperallergic
Bernhardt’s boundless visual appetite has established her as one of the most exciting painters working today. Thinking about the relationship between art, objects, and commerce, Bernhardt spotlights iconic motifs of cartoons and cultural symbols. Colors and lines bleed and pool together, revealing Bernhardt’s brisk and improvisational process. Monumental in size, subject matter, and vibrancy, her works demand attention.
Expanding on the exhibition at David Zwirner, London, in 2022, this catalogue includes additional paintings and works on paper in which Bernhardt develops her ongoing body of work. With many details of paintings, this significant publication gives the artist’s work ample space to play. Suzanne Hudson’s essay considers Bernhardt’s work from an art-historical perspective and explores the artist’s work and life.
Product Details
- Publisher: David Zwirner Books (December 5, 2023)
- Length: 128 pages
- ISBN13: 9781644231128
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Raves and Reviews
“I recreate something from the perspective of enjoying it. I hope to bring different people into the art world, not just people in the art circle. I hope people understand that art can be like a game” —Katherine Bernhardt
– Hong Kong Economic Journal
“American-based Bernhardt’s oeuvre is instantly recognisable; her ebullient painting style and vivid use of colour are very much the results of her unique improvisational way of creating art”
– Prestige
“Bernhardt offers an exploration of contemporary pop phenomena in her unique ebullient style”
– Lifestyle Asia
“Bernhardt’s insatiable visual appetite has solidified her reputation as one of the most vibrant and energetic painters of our time”
– Hypebeast
“No one can deny the infectious power of Katherine Bernhardt”
– Harper’s Bazaar Art China
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