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For the past decade, Providence, RI, has been the site of a radical underground art scene, giving rise to a multi-faceted, unbridled aesthetic that is as distinct as it is influential. As a celebration of the movement, The Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design is presenting the exhibition Wunderground. The companion publication, Wunderground- Providence, 1995 to the Present features a foreword by celebrated artist and designer Gary Panter, 128 pages of full color illustrations and 4 fold-out gatefolds. Artists, musicians, writers and students who created and witnessed the rise of the movement offer shorter texts providing a kaleidoscopic portrait of a time and place.
Providence, RI, has fostered a radical underground art scene that has produced a distinct and influential aesthetic. This book, accompanying an exhibition at the RISD Museum of Art, celebrates this movement from 1995 to the present. It features a foreword by Gary Panter and contributions from artists, musicians, writers, and students who were part of or witnessed the scene's rise. The publication offers a kaleidoscopic portrait through a collection of texts and 128 pages of full-color illustrations, including four fold-out gatefolds.
As a companion to a museum exhibition, 'Wunderground: Providence, 1995 to the Present' serves as a comprehensive documentation of a significant regional art movement. The inclusion of diverse voices from artists, musicians, and writers suggests a rich, multi-faceted perspective on the scene's development and impact. The publication's emphasis on visual content, with extensive illustrations and gatefolds, indicates a strong focus on the aesthetic output of the artists. The collection of texts aims to provide a kaleidoscopic portrait, offering readers an immersive look into the creative energy of Providence during this period.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
2006-09-25
Publisher:
Adbusters
ISBN-10:
1584232625
ISBN-13:
9781584232629
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