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Vitamin P4: New Perspectives in Painting

by Phaidon Editors

A global survey of contemporary painting

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A global survey of contemporary painting

Bringing together 108 artists from 44 countries, *Vitamin P4* maps a broad range of current painting practices. Its selection spans established and emerging artists, with contributors nominated by art experts including curators, museum directors, historians, and critics. Illustrated pages pair individual works with exhibition views and informative texts, offering several ways to encounter each artist’s practice. The described range runs from large-scale wall paintings in immersive exhibitions to very small compositions, placing varied approaches to the medium side by side. As the fourth volume in Phaidon’s Vitamin P series, the book offers a wide-ranging snapshot of contemporary painting across international art scenes.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking an illustrated overview of contemporary painters across countries and generations.
  • Art students, practitioners, and educators interested in varied painting practices and exhibition presentation.
  • Collectors and followers of contemporary art who want to explore a broad selection of artists.

Themes

Contemporary paintingInternational art scenesPainting practice and exhibitionEstablished and emerging artists

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Book overview

An essential global survey of the most exciting contemporary painters, as selected by the world's leading art experts

Painting is one of the oldest art forms, with roots in prehistoric caves, ancient Roman villas, and Renaissance portraiture. Today, a new generation of artists experiment, innovate, and breathe new life into this enduring medium. From immersive exhibitions with massive wall paintings to quiet, minuscule compositions, Vitamin P4: New Perspectives in Painting brings together 108 artists from 44 countries, showcasing the best contemporary painters around the world.

Nominated by high-profile art experts including museum directors, curators, historians, and critics, the featured artists range from established names to emerging stars. Each artist is represented by richly illustrated pages of their work, both individual paintings and exhibition views, as well as informative texts, giving readers an inclusive overview of their practice.

Exciting, inspiring, and essential to followers of contemporary art, this new iteration of Phaidon's renowned Vitamin P books offers the definitive guide to the medium of painting today.

Featured artists include: Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Giulia Andreani, Firelei B
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