Mark Clark Knihy

R.E.M. - 2074 Fifteen years after the chaos, the nightmares continue. The nuclear bombs which fell between the world cities in 2059 have separated them all and left them without communication. One man has gained control of Sydney, but the structure is fragile and based upon segregation. His second in command has mutinous plans and a battle for control of the city ensues. A story of autocratic rule, population control and a highly regulated class system: a fragile structure held together in a bizarre manner.

Exploring existential questions, Mark Clark delves into the quest for meaning, happiness, and purpose in life. As a pastor and author, he offers insights that resonate with those seeking deeper understanding and fulfillment. Through thoughtful examination, he addresses the challenges and aspirations that shape our lives, providing a framework for navigating these fundamental issues.

Set in a dystopian future, individuals are assigned 100 intelligence points at birth, which they can gamble at sixteen for a chance to enhance their intellect. Success leads to a privileged life as a high I.Q., while failure results in a descent into poverty and violence, culminating in participation in the brutal Glidiot Games. These games pit the lowest intellects against each other in a deadly maze for I.Q. points, highlighting the stark societal divide and the dark consequences of a commodified intelligence system.

Set in Sydney in 2410, a new tyrant emerges, reviving the oppressive I.Q. Era. With a brutal ally, he consolidates power, quashing dissent and threatening global stability. His sinister tactics include poisoning water supplies and creating a novel food source, all while drawing inspiration from Greek Tragedy. As he prepares to launch a rocket aimed at world domination, the city's fate hangs in the balance, highlighting themes of power, control, and the struggle against tyranny.

Set in 2171, a century after the events of R.E.M., this story unfolds in a world where major cities remain isolated. At the heart of the narrative is a hidden book in an underground library, containing a significant secret. The plot thickens with a love triangle manipulated by a cunning individual who seizes the opportunity to claim the secret for himself, intertwining themes of betrayal and ambition in a dystopian setting.

Set in a dystopian future, the story unfolds in a city ruled by a dictator who enforces social division through I.Q.-based colored overalls. As a new Great Wall is built to segregate lower I.Q. citizens, the tyrant faces challenges that lead him to seek solutions in London. Amidst treachery and schemes for global domination, a sinister surprise awaits delegates from various cities attending a crucial meeting, highlighting the themes of power, division, and betrayal.

A richly illustrated volume—and the first exhibition catalog—of the work of the artist Allison Katz, whose multilayered paintings, ceramics, and posters are both embodied and enigmatic. London-based Canadian artist Allison Katz has been exploring painting’s relationship to questions of identity and expression, selfhood and voice, for more than a decade. Animated by a restless sense of humor, her works articulate what the artist has called a “genuine ambiguity.” Artery—a book that situates itself somewhere between a monograph, exhibition catalog, and an artist’s book—is an exploration of what is within and below, and of the infrastructural arteries that connect all of us. It is published on the occasion of Katz’s first institutional exhibition in the United Kingdom, presented at Nottingham Contemporary (2021) and Camden Art Centre, London (2022). Gathering together essays from Sam Thorne, director of Nottingham Contemporary, and Martin Clark, director of Camden Art Centre, as well as a text by the artist, Artery features 50 full-color image plates of the artist’s work that are supplemented by 150 reference images compiled by Katz herself.