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BOOKS
For the perfect fireside accompaniment after a day of gallery visits, pick up one of these visually appealing reads.
Curiosity Curiosity: Art and the Pleasures of Knowing explores this ambiguous passion through the lens of art and artefacts, both contemporary and historical. With essays by Brian Dillon and Marina Warner, over 100 illustrations and an anthology of writings.
The Only Non-Slip Dodo Mat in the World by Andrew Lanyon Accompanying the exhibition of the same name, this book ponders the question: ‘How does a person access their inventiveness?’ Featured in the exhibition will be a quirky mix of sculpture, automata, installations, paintings, drawings and photography all sprinkled with Andrew’s trademark wit and ingenuity.
£10 www.falmouthartgallery.com
£17.95 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk
The Message by Victoria Gillow
Ignition by Ken Spooner
Elizabeth and Daphne are subjects of paintings in Falmouth Art Gallery’s collection: The Message by Henry Tuke Scott and two versions of A Quiet Read by Frank Jameson. Victoria Gillow researched these subjects and the result is a beautifully illustrated and intriguing story.
To celebrate the new collection of work by iconic contemporary artist, Ken Spooner, this book features his paintings, ceramics, photographs, sculptures and assemblages all of which were recently on show as part of the ‘Ignition’ Exhibition at the Cornwall Contemporary Gallery.
£12.95 www.falmouthartgallery.com
£25 www.cornwallcontemporary.com