Larry Achiampong :If It Don't Exist, Build It
Larry Achiampong :If It Don't Exist, Build It
hardback | English
Published:
6 February, 2025
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Description
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.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781849768498 |
| ISBN10 | 1849768498 |
| Number Of Pages | 240 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Tate Publishing |
| Format | hardback |
Author's Bio
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 (2021 & 2024). Robert Barry is a freelance writer and composer JJ Charlesworth is a writer and art critic. Ekow Eshun is a writer, journalist, broadcaster and curator. Charlotte Jansen is a freelance arts and culture journalist. 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. Shay Thompson is a presenter and journalist who works in games and entertainment.