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Browse our autumn catalogue! With a striking cover image 'Straight' from Jacqueline Poncelet, this edition features Jacqueline's eponymous first monograph plus a diverse selection of exquisite art and photography books, including the next two titles in our Contemporary Artist Series. The catalogue also features the soon-to-be-released trade edition of 'Order/Disorder' from renowned generative artist Tyler Hobbs and the limited edition 'Dark Shadow' from iconic art duo Gilbert & George. #contemporaryart #contemporaryartists #independentpublisher #artbooks #tylerhobbs #ContemporaryArtistSeries #DarkShadow #gilbertandgeorge #ArtLovers https://lnkd.in/eywFRqvM

Our publisher Matt Price recommends the exhibition We Are Briefly Gorgeous: Joy Labinjo. The exhibition is a solo show by British-Nigerian painter Joy Labinjo and runs from 6 July - 29 September 2024 at Southwark Park Galleries. Visit the website for more information. A monograph on Joy Labinjo will be published by our publishing partner Anomie this autumn. https://ow.ly/PMhH50SrViX

Fantastic photos by Circe Hamilton from a truly memorable book launch!

EXHIBITION Tang Shuo: The Narrators There are two weeks left to visit the talented London-based Chinese artist Tang Shuo’s latest solo show, The Narrators. The show is on now at Beers London, until 13 July 2024. Find out more about how to visit using the link below. Tang's book Shadows of Boulder Hill is available on Hurtwood's shop. https://lnkd.in/eZgnab3C

In our latest Out of Office interview, Hurtwood Books's Francis Atterbury shares his secrets to escaping work. Recently, his escape has been to a tiny USSR town through the pages of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles and cycling with his sons in the Black Forest. Discover further downtime wisdoms in our interview below.

We're delighted to announce the publication today of the first trade monograph on London- and South Wales-based mixed-media artist Jacqueline Poncelet. This beautifully produced hardback publication surveys fifty years of Poncelet’s practice and features contributions from Salena Barry, Penelope Curtis, Claire Doherty, Hettie Judah, Elinor Morgan and Laura Sillars. Co-published by Hurtwood and MIMA, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, and supported by the Freelands Foundation. https://ow.ly/3y4L50SlzYy

BOOK LAUNCH! Ptolemy Mann launches Thread Painting at Tate Modern. Join us as we celebrate the publication of Thread Painting, the first monograph on British artist Ptolemy Mann. The book celebrates her unique weaving and painting practice and is an original exploration of the relationships between dye, thread, paper, paint and time. 'Not only is this a visually luscious book of Ptolemy Mann’s work, it makes a fascinating – and timely – contribution to the ongoing debate about the relationship of art and textiles.' – Alice Rawsthorn, author of Design as an Attitude Wednesday 29 May 2024, 6.30–8.30 pm Tate Modern Restaurant Floor six of the Natalie Bell Building Tate Modern Bankside, cinema entrance (formerly the café entrance) London SE1 9TG At 7:15 pm, Ptolemy will speak with artist, stage designer and contributor to the book es devlin in a conversation chaired by Ann Coxon, Curator of International Art at Tate Modern and another contributor to Thread Painting. Books are available to purchase which Ptolemy will be on hand to sign. There is also the opportunity to purchase your copy with the Indian Odyssey collection of four prints, as featured in the book. Please RSVP here https://ow.ly/OvMw50RNls1 to secure your entry as spaces are limited.

Ptolemy Mann's solo show 'Thread Painting' opens tonight Tuesday 14 May 2024, 17:00-20:00 at Taste Contemporary in London. If you would like to come to the Private View it's essential to RSVP directly to: monique@tastecontemporary.com Ptolemy's monograph of the same name will be available to buy at the event. Where: Wing Gallery, 4 Cromwell Place, London, SW7 2JE RSVP: monique@tastecontemporary.com The exhibition will then continue to run until Sunday 19 May 2024 Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

Sabina Savage launches 'A Savage Kingdom', the first book on the eponymous British brand marking its tenth anniversary. This was a wonderful project to produce and publish and the finished book is stunning! Reserve your place at the launch event, it promised to be a fascinating insight into the creative processes behind the Sabina Savage brand and will be a lovely celebration of the book. The book launch is part of London Craft Week, and the details are below.

Join us, in the presence of Gilbert & George, for the launch of 'Dark Shadow' (2024) at The Gilbert & George Centre on Thursday 9 May from 6 to 8pm. You can purchase your copy at the event for a special discounted price of £125. This event is proving extremely popular; another 100 tickets have just been released. Please reserve your spot via this link to ensure your entry: https://lnkd.in/eQbjGnJJ There are up to 2 tickets available per booking. Gilbert & George created 'Dark Shadow' in 1974 as a ‘living sculpture book’, the ‘result of our past three years of earnest daily thoughts, shadows, deeds, cares and pleasures.’ Hurtwood’s limited new edition of 2,000 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Featuring original text and artwork by Gilbert & George, the publication offers an unparalleled perspective on the early career of one of the twentieth century’s most significant artistic duos. Like their art, Gilbert & George’s writing is irreverent, rebellious, often funny and deeply poetic. The book includes a letter to their readers and photographs by the artists of themselves, their home in East London and their pictures. 'Dark Shadow' is structured in eight chapters, which elaborate on the inspirations behind Gilbert & George’s work, such as London life and British culture, including, of course, Gordon’s Gin. As is emblazoned on the cover, 'Dark Shadow' is a continuation of their lifelong agenda ‘Art for All’, and each book is a piece of art in itself, uniquely bound in the UK with hand-marbled cloth, made under the guidance of Gilbert & George. 📌 The Gilbert & George Centre, 5a Heneage St, London E1 5LJ