Portrait Of An Artist

Discover the powerful narratives of creativity and resilience in 'Portrait Of An Artist.' This inspiring hardback book features an extraordinary collection of original interviews and intimate Polaroid photographs capturing almost 30 trailblazing women from various creative industries. Authored by Hugo Huerta Marin and published by Prestel Publishing, this stunning volume explores the lives of legendary visual artists like Yoko Ono and Tracey Emin, revolutionary musicians such as Annie Lennox and Debbie Harry, as well as fashion icons including Miuccia Prada and Diane von Furstenberg. Each page (424 in total) showcases deep insights through captivating conversations, revealing the impact these remarkable women have had on the arts. The dimensions of this beautifully crafted book are 155 x 210 mm, making it a perfect coffee table addition or a thoughtful gift for art lovers. Photographers and art enthusiasts alike will be inspired by the raw emotion captured in Huerta Marin's Polaroid images, while readers gain unparalleled access to the minds of icons like FKA Twigs and Rei Kawakubo. Published on 07-09-2021, this collection is not just a visual treat but also an essential discourse on gender, creativity and the powerful legacy of women in the arts. Dive into this unparalleled compilation and celebrate the artistic achievements of women across the globe.

Author: Hugo Huerta Marin Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 155 x 210 mm
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 07-09-2021

From legendary visual artists Yoko Ono and Tracey Emin, to groundbreaking musicians like Annie Lennox and Debbie Harry, to fashion giants such as Miuccia Prada and Diane von Furstenberg, this collection of original interviews and Polaroid photographs of almost 30 trailblazing women spans creative industries, nationalities and generations to bring together a never-before- published collection of leading voices. Featuring an astounding range of names including FKA Twigs, Isabelle Huppert and Rei Kawakubo, this book creates both a portrait of each individual woman and - collectively - a powerful portrait of the impact of women on the creative industries. Each creative is interviewed and photographed by the Mexican artist Hugo Huerta Marin. Cate Blanchett reflects on the differences between acting on stage and in film; Marina Abramovic discusses her most radical piece of performance art; Carrie Mae Weems discusses the relationship between race and photography -these and other conversations are further brought to life by Huerta Marin's candid, intimate Polaroid images. Inspiring and revealing, this collection of interviews and photographs gives readers an unparalleled connection with some of the most fascinating women working in the arts today.