Newbrow: 50 Contemporary Artists

(Hardback)

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This vivid art book spotlights 50 artists of the Newbrow art, pop surrealism movement with over 180 striking colour photos of their work. Artists from across the US, Denmark, Germany, and Australia are featured. The images themselves are filled with powerful social commentary, startling imagery, and sharp humour. The work ranges from that of street artists who trace back to the 1980s hip hop culture, using tools such as stencilling, wheat pasting, spray paint, and guerrilla art installations, to illustrative artists who trace their backgrounds to graphic design and illustration. For those unfamiliar with Newbrow art, the author describes it as, "...a raw unapologetic form of expression that represents today's current culture." The artists presented are arranged alphabetically in the book, with text providing information about each artist's life, inspiration, influences, and style. Contact information for each artist is also provided. ILLUSTRATIONS: 188 colour photos

Author Bio

Shane Pomajambo is the CEO and Creative Director of Art Whino Gallery, a DC-based art gallery whose mission is to bring together the freshest talent in the underground art scene, with a focus on Pop Surrealism and Newbrow movements