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A survey of the Agnès b. art collection

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A survey of the Agnès b. art collection

This volume maps the growth of fashion designer Agnès b.’s collection, from its early emphasis on modern photography to a broader gathering of contemporary art and photography. The selection brings together works associated with Brassaï, Diane Arbus, Walker Evans, Andy Warhol, Nan Goldin, Seydou Keïta and other artists, with major pieces from the collection given prominence. Contributions by figures including Kenneth Anger, Jonas Mekas, Édouard Glissant and Hans Ulrich Obrist add further perspectives. The book offers a catalog-style view of an artistic collection shaped across several decades, with photography providing a connecting thread across its changing range.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in photography collections and their development.
  • Those exploring modern and contemporary artists represented in the volume.
  • Shoppers seeking an illustrated art book centered on a private collection.

Themes

Art collectingModern and contemporary photographyContemporary artCreative networks

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Book overview

Collection agnès b. offers a unique view into the creative universe and artistic circle of French fashion designer agnès b., surveying the highlights of the art collection she has amassed over the decades. Her collection revolved initially around modern photography, including major ensembles by Brassaï, Diane Arbus, Helen Levitt and Weegee, as well as classic pieces by Eugène Atget and Walker Evans. But the collection soon developed to encompass contemporary art and photography, adding works by William Eggleston, Andy Warhol, Larry Clark, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Nan Goldin, Seydou Keïta, Richard Billingham, Martin Parr, Cameron Jamie, Mona Hatoum, Jim Shaw, Frédéric Bruly Bouabré and Malick Sidibé. Major works from the collection are spotlighted in this volume, alongside contributions from Kenneth Anger, Jonas Mekas, Jonone, Futura, Édouard Glissant, Harmony Korine and Hans Ulrich Obrist.
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