Rachel King Knihy

Set in a struggling Colorado sausage factory nearly a decade after the Great Recession, the narrative explores the lives of its diverse workers, including a laid-off engineer, a displaced tech expert, and a mother separated from her child. As they navigate personal and collective challenges under the watch of the factory owner and his daughter, they grapple with the need for self-preservation amid camaraderie. Through twelve interconnected stories, Rachel King vividly portrays their internal and external struggles, capturing the essence of seeking fulfillment in a postindustrial world.

Exploring the themes of gentrification, mortality, and the beauty of everyday life, Rachel King's poetry reflects her deep connection to Portland, Oregon, after years away. Through vivid imagery and musicality, she captures the essence of her hometown, encouraging readers to appreciate its history and the people within it. The collection emphasizes a humble, selfless love, inviting a deeper understanding of urban experiences and the joy found in simple moments.

Exploring the multifaceted relationship between humanity and amber, this beautifully illustrated work spans three millennia, delving into its cultural, political, and scientific significance. The author, Rachel King, reexamines historical narratives, addressing complex ethical and moral questions surrounding amber's role in identity, art, and science. In an era of environmental challenges, the book highlights amber as a natural time capsule that holds crucial insights into Earth's evolutionary history and our future.

Focusing on the interplay between objects, landscapes, and architecture, the book examines how colonial southern Africa shaped perceptions of outlaws and disorder. Through interdisciplinary vignettes, Rachel King delves into the creation and control of cattle raiders, utilizing material evidence, rock art, and archival texts. Addressing themes such as mobility, violence, and resistance, she critiques scholarly approaches to understanding this history. The work offers insights into the complexities of rule-breaking and rule-making in both southern Africa and beyond.

In Paris formierte sich 1888 die Künstlergruppe der Nabis, der Propheten, wie sie sich selbst scherzhaft nannten. Zu ihren Mitgliedern zählten Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, Félix Vallotton und Aristide Maillol. Auf der Suche nach neuen, 'echten' Ausdrucksformen gestalteten sie intime Interieurs, Bühnenbilder, Theaterplakate, Zeitschriften, Bücher, Möbel oder Kunsthandwerk. Kunst und Leben sollten einander durchdringen, so die Maxime der jungen Maler, die das Leben auf den Boulevards und hinter den Türen der Boudoirs in atmosphärisch dichten Bildern festhielten. Dem Vorbild Paul Gauguins folgend, komponierten sie Bilder aus dichten, stark konturierten Farbflächen, die sie durch dunkle Striche strukturierten. Die Textur der Oberfläche wurde selbst zum Protagonisten. Meisterwerke aus der Neuen Pinakothek und der Staatlichen Graphischen Sammlung München zeigen die Nabis als Wegbereiter der Moderne zu Zeiten der Belle Époque. Ausstellung: Alte Pinakothek, München ab 3.7.2013