The book explores the intricate relationship between the Paris Dadaists and anarchoindividualism in the postwar era. Utilizing a wealth of primary sources, including correspondence and manifestoes, it challenges traditional narratives by asserting that Dada was fundamentally motivated by a desire for social transformation through radical cultural disruption. This study sheds light on the often-overlooked political dimensions of Dada, revealing its commitment to challenging societal norms and advocating for change.
This book explores Georgia O'Keeffe's love for Hawaii through more than 15
paintings inspired by the beautiful landscape. In 1939, Georgia O'Keeffe, who
at 51 was among the most famous artists in the United States, accepted a
commission from the Hawaiian Pineapple Company to produce two paintings for
advertising campaigns. Her nine-week trip to Hawaii resulted in more than 20
paintings, which reveal that O'Keeffe--most commonly associated with the stark
deserts of New Mexico--was profoundly inspired by what she saw and experienced
on the lush, tropical Hawaiian Islands. The exhibition Georgia O'Keeffe:
Visions of Hawai'i, and this accompanying volume, explores this little-known
chapter in the artist's career. Glowing with color and feeling, these
paintings demonstrate O'Keeffe's unique ability to make any place she happened
to be in her own, and this groundbreaking volume offers a unique perspective
by foregrounding the ecological complexity of the Hawaiian Islands--one of the
most biologically diverse places on Earth--that is hidden behind O'Keeffe's
depictions.
