Michael Armitage: The Promise of Change - by Hans Ulrich Obrist (Hardcover)

Name: Michael Armitage: The Promise of Change - by Hans Ulrich Obrist (Hardcover)
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East African culture meshes with Western European mythology in Armitage's dense and flamboyant compositionsIn Kenyan British artist Michael Armitage's (born 1984) most recent works, mythology, migration and sexuality converge in his large-format paintings made on Lubugo, a Ugandan bark cloth, emphasizing the East African iconography at the heart of his visual language.
Author(s): Hans Ulrich Obrist
240 Pages
Art, Individual Artists

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East African culture meshes with Western European mythology in Armitage's dense and flamboyant compositions

In Kenyan British artist Michael Armitage's (born 1984) most recent works, mythology, migration and sexuality converge in his large-format paintings made on Lubugo, a Ugandan bark cloth, emphasizing the East African iconography at the heart of his visual language.

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Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Individual Artists

Publisher: Marsilio Arte

Theme: Monographs

Format: Hardcover

Author: Hans Ulrich Obrist

Language: English

Street Date: July 14, 2026

TCIN: 1010972317

UPC: 9791254633557

Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-3577

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What type of material is used for the paintings?

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A: The paintings are created on Lubugo, a traditional Ugandan bark cloth, enhancing their cultural significance.
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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A: The book is authored by Hans Ulrich Obrist, a prominent figure in the art world.
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Q: What themes are explored in Michael Armitage's works?

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A: The themes include mythology, migration, and sexuality, reflecting a blend of East African culture and Western European mythology.
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Q: What is the primary focus of the book?

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A: The book focuses on the intersection of East African iconography and contemporary art through Armitage's work.
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