Art Studio America: Contemporary Artist Spaces - Tapa dura

'Encyclopaedic and photographic proof that contemporary artists still need their sanctuaries ... a worthwhile endeavour' - The World of Interiors 'At 600 pages, this book could easily break a bone if dropped, yet the size is indicative of the trouble it has taken Hossein Amirsadeghi to compile - and I for one am grateful for the commitment' - The Art Newspaper 'An outstanding collection of candid portraits ... exceptional ... manufactured to the highest standards one expects from Thames & Hudson' - f22 Magazine 'An impressive, large format tome ... its scope is breathtaking' - theglassmagazine.com 'This extraordinary book gives a rare insight into the thoughts, dreams and ideas of the artists in the landscapes in which they work' - Artdaily.com

Contrasting intimate visits to artists studios, intended to evoke the particular elements of their own interior landscapes, with explorations of the USAs sweeping landscapes of light and form, which have inspired artists since the Luminists and the landscape specialists of the Hudson River School, Art Studio America provides a privileged look at the dreams, ideas and thoughts of 115 artists who are active today. While the world may know their work well, they have rarely, if ever, allowed their personal landscapes to be traversed in such an intimate manner and against the backdrop, both literal and figurative, of their countrys larger environment. Some are immigrants, while others chart their professional journeys through their work amid the vagaries of the American art market. From established figures to up-and-coming artists, Art Studio America provides a privileged glimpse into the workings of one of the worlds largest artistic communities. Essays by renowned specialists Robert Storr, Mark Godfrey and Ben Genocchio augment the heavily illustrated artists profiles. From New Yorks hurricane- battered skyline to Southern Californias hazily sunny boardwalks, Art Studio America offers readers the chance to embark on transformative journeys of their own.