Michael J. Wilson Knihy

Kniha přináší působivý a nově pojatý přehled děl současných výtvarných umělců, jehož prostřednictvím autor zkoumá proměnlivý a často zarážející svět umění jednadvacátého století. Tvorba dnešních umělců je provokativní, složitá a nezřídka vyvolává rozpačité reakce. Jak číst současné umění může čtenářům posloužit jako vodítko, pokud chtějí porozumět a umět si vychutnat ohromné množství rozmanitých děl vystavených v muzeích a galeriích po celém světě. Soubor v abecedním řazení podle příjmení autorů představuje více než dvě stovky děl – fotografií, instalací, soch, maleb, videí a performancí – vytvořených žijícími umělci v průběhu posledních dvou desetiletí. Michael Wilson se zde zabývá tvorbou široké škály současných nejvýznamnějších umělců, mezi jinými Francise Alÿse, dvojice Allora & Calzadilla, Luca Tuymanse a Mariny Abramovićové. Jedná se nejen o umělce, kteří „v současné době patří k nejoslavovanějším, ale také o ty, jimž se dostává uznání jiných umělců a mají významný vliv, aniž se sami stali celebritami.“

The narrative explores the life of Honourable Michael Wilson, highlighting his journey as a Canadian politician and his profound transformation into a mental health advocate after the tragic passing of his son. It delves into his struggles, resilience, and the impact of personal loss on his public service and advocacy work.

Exploring the vibrant landscape of contemporary art in the United States and Canada, this survey highlights the multicultural influences shaping today's artistic expression. It showcases a diverse array of mediums and techniques, including painting, photography, video, installation, and performance, illustrating the rich tapestry of styles and content emerging from the region. This timely examination offers insights into the dynamic interplay of culture and creativity in North American art.

If the Paintings Could Talk reveals the hidden histories of paintings in the National Gallery, London. With a treasury of fascinating facts, discoveries, and tales, this book describes the flight a work took down a mountainside and the portrait that appeared in a James Bond film, among many other entertaining events and stories. An engaging, accessible, and highly original gallery guide that cross-references entries throughout, the book provides a unique tour of this remarkable collection.Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press

"Today's artists create work that's challenging, complicated, and often perplexing, and this book offers a guide to understanding-and enjoying- the wide range of works on display in museums and galleries worldwide. Organized alphabetically, the book includes more than two hundred works of art made in the last twenty years by living artists from all over the globe, encompassing photography, installation, sculpture, painting, video art, perfomance, and more. Author Michael Wilson explores the impact of a broad selection of the most prominent artists at work around the world, including Francis Alys, Allora & Calzadilla, Luc Tuymans, and Marina Abramovic." - Excerpt from back cover.

An eclectic collection of 18 stories that explore love, loss, betrayal, evil, the unexpected, the sinister, and the miraculous. A couple encased forever in a block of ice. Time moves at different rates for a father and his children. Mandrakes sing a song of hope. A non-believer helps to create a miracle. Making love outdoors has unexpected consequences. A joke destroys the magic of childhood. The perilous nature of gardening. The pain and confusion that can follow bereavement.

Unlocking the power of social capital is key to achieving success and wealth, as explored in this guide. Readers will discover strategies to build and leverage meaningful connections, transforming relationships into opportunities. The book delves into practical techniques for networking effectively, cultivating influential relationships, and harnessing the potential of your social circle. With actionable insights, it aims to empower individuals to elevate their networking skills and ultimately enhance their financial prospects.

Microbes - can't live with them, can't live without them. Increasingly, we're finding out that our microbiota (the microbes that live on us) are essential for our wellbeing - they provide us with nutrients and vitamins and play a key role in developing our immune system. On the other hand, they are responsible for a great deal of misery, as they are major causes of death and debility around the world. As well as our own microbiota turning against us, there are lots of other microbes out in the wider world that can seriously damage, or even kill, those they infect. The current pandemic of COVID-19 shows the devastating effect that an infectious disease can have - our lives have been turned upside down.If you live in a developed country, you're not likely to get killer diseases such as ebola and cholera, but you do have a high chance of catching other infections that can have a significant impact on your wellbeing. This book focuses on those infections you're most likely to go down with, and supplies the answers to the following questions about them: - Which infectious diseases are we likely to come across?- How common are they? - What microbes cause them? - What happens to our bodies during an infection? - How are the resulting illnesses treated?- How can we avoid getting them? This book covers nearly 60 infectious diseases that people living in developed countries are likely to experience at some point during their life. It also has an introductory chapter that describes, in everyday language, the basic principles of microbiology and infectious diseases. Each chapter is lavishly illustrated, has interesting, relevant inserts, and provides a list of web-accessible suggestions for further reading