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I left my noodle on Ramen Street / Devendra Banhart ; [with texts by Antony Diego Cortez, Beck Hansen, Jeffrey Deitch, Adam Green ; edited and designed by Carl Williamson and Devendra Banhart]

Catalog Data

Author:
Banhart, Devendra  Search this
Cortez, Antony Diego  Search this
Beck  Search this
Deitch, Jeffrey  Search this
Green, Adam  Search this
Williamson, Carl  Search this
Subject:
Banhart, Devendra  Search this
Physical description:
189 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
2015
C2015
21st century
Notes:
Includes index.
Summary:
"As eclectic, whimsical, and esoteric as his music, this collection of drawings, paintings, and mixed media pieces by Devendra Banhart confirms his status as one of today's most imaginative and accomplished artists. With a growing reputation as a visual artist, indie-rock star Devendra Banhart moves as effortlessly between genres as he does between musical instruments. In fact, Banhart trained as a visual artist before making a name in the music world. He draws daily and creates the illustrations for his albums, and this book reveals that his visual creations are as sophisticated as his music, and worthy of attention. Banhart draws inspiration from artists such as Henry Darger, Paul Klee, and Cy Twombly, but his work clearly reflects a 21st century aesthetic that is at once self-effacing and sharp-witted. Featuring a cross-section of his best work from the last decade, this collection is presented as a kind of "idea book" -- including Banhart's own commentary and musings as well as photographs and other ephemera, an essay by renowned art dealer Jeffrey Deitch, and an interview with curator Diego Cortez. The result is a multi-dimensional portrait of a talented artist and an exciting glimpse into his creative process."--Provided by publisher.
Topic:
Art, Modern  Search this
Drawing, American  Search this
Painting, Modern  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1053511