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Installations by Ann Hamilton. Essays by Chris Bruce, Rebecca Solnit and Buzz Spector. Includes a biography and selected references. 64 pp., with numerous four-colour plates and additional illustrations. 11-3/4 x 8-1/4 inches. Published to document two installations: 1) “parallel lines” at the 21st International São Paulo Bienal, and 2) “accountings” at the Henry Art Gallery, Seattle.
pp. 64, illusts First Edition #110525
Ann Hamilton is an American visual artist who emerged in the early 1980s known for her large-scale multimedia installations.
In addition to her educational background. She identifies herself as a reader: of space, of objects,[6] of literary criticism, of poetry, and even of dictionaries; thus, the act of reading, words, and books often make their way into her installations, videos, and created objects.[1] Her work also explores themes of humanity, from gender and the body to suffering and power.[8] As a conceptual artist working with video, sound, and interactive installation, the elements of time, change, and decay also play roles in her work.[9] Hamilton’s installations are meant to be experienced with all the senses, often incorporating elements like sound and smell that urge the viewer to connect with and engage the work on a multi-sensory level. Her works also often respond to the spaces and cities in which they are created, using objects that reflect the history and identity of the culture.[7]