Text by Martin Herbert, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Ornela Vorpsi.
The oeuvre of the Albanian artist and prime minister Edi Rama (born 1964) is inseparable from his political career. During telephone conferences and meetings, he makes drawings and watercolors on copies of his schedule, his work notes, on minutes, faxes and items of correspondence. The art that he produces in the environs of national power forms an abstract journal, a vivid record of political life and the everyday tensions between power and art.
Work presents Rama’s drawings and ceramic sculptures, as well as a tapestry that was inspired by a similar tapestry in Rama’s office in Tirana. Made up of more than 700 of Rama’s drawings, the tapestry runs throughout the entire book, creating a connection between his works. Besides essays on Rama’s work, the book also features a conversation with the artist.
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FORMAT: Hbk, 9.5 x 13 in. / 128 pgs / 70 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $45.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $62 ISBN: 9783775746014 PUBLISHER: Hatje Cantz AVAILABLE: 11/26/2019 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA LA
Published by Hatje Cantz. Text by Martin Herbert, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Ornela Vorpsi.
The oeuvre of the Albanian artist and prime minister Edi Rama (born 1964) is inseparable from his political career. During telephone conferences and meetings, he makes drawings and watercolors on copies of his schedule, his work notes, on minutes, faxes and items of correspondence. The art that he produces in the environs of national power forms an abstract journal, a vivid record of political life and the everyday tensions between power and art.
Work presents Rama’s drawings and ceramic sculptures, as well as a tapestry that was inspired by a similar tapestry in Rama’s office in Tirana. Made up of more than 700 of Rama’s drawings, the tapestry runs throughout the entire book, creating a connection between his works. Besides essays on Rama’s work, the book also features a conversation with the artist.
