In My View

Personal Reflections on Art by Today's Leading Artists

Simon Grant, Tomma Abts

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
01 October 2012

Theory of art

Behind the closed door of the contemporary artist's studio is a hidden world of images - those artworks from the past that have inspired, animated, troubled or consoled the artists of today. In My View reveals that hidden world, providing an intimate look at the imaginations of more than seventy-five international artists, each of whom reflects on an artist who has inspired them or influenced their practice. This book proposes an entirely fresh way of looking at art, unmediated by historians or art critics, and seen instead directly through the eyes of the artists themselves.

Arranged alphabetically by selecting artist, In My View features artwork from the fifteenth to the mid-twentieth century, often supplemented by images of work by the selecting contemporary artist. Some of the artist contributors provide unusual and individual reflections on familiar figures from art history - such as Rachel Whiteread on Piero della Francesca, Chuck Close on Johannes Vermeer, or Eija-Liisa Ahtila on Pablo Picasso - unearthing personal connections that the contemporary artists have with art from the past. Other contributors have selected lesser-known artists whose work has deeply moved them - from Francesco Clemente on Henry Fuseli to Tomma Abts on Ito Jakuchu - revealing private passions that are surprisingly strong.

The stories told show the profound connections that exist between artists, variously setting the historical scene, suggesting novel interpretations, or speaking of the challenges, provocations and revelations that can be found when one artist looks closely at the work of another. The reflections are deeply personal, recalling childhood memories and life-changing moments, as well as capturing the pure joy and excitement that comes from encounters with art.

By: Tomma Abts
Edited by: Simon Grant
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 960g
ISBN: 9780500238967
ISBN 10: 0500238960
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 October 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Simon Grant is a writer and art historian, and has been editor of Tate Etc. magazine since 2004.

Reviews for In My View: Personal Reflections on Art by Today's Leading Artists

'A brilliant, argumentative and provocative anthology, ideal for dipping in and out of ... We come away from this book with all sorts of avenues to explore ourselves, and an enhanced understanding of the talents and even visionary genius of artists past and present' - Marina Vaizey, V&A Magazine 'A simple idea elegantly executed in an attractive, compact, well-illustrated volume' - Financial Times (Books of the Year) 'A terrific idea. This wonderful book presents an entirely new way of looking at art ... the deeply personal stories reveal the profound connections between artists, shedding light on the work of both the past and the present creators, as well as capturing the joy that can come from encounters with great art' - Good Book Guide 'Invariably fascinating' - The Spectator 'Absorbing ... elegantly designed and cleverly conceived' - The Art Newspaper