Artist in Residence by Simon Bill (English) Paperback Book

Description: Artist in Residence by Simon Bill A mordantly witty (modern) art farce: Simon Bill lifts the lid on the venal, novelty-seeking world of Londons contemporary art scene. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For Simon Bills drunken anti-hero, an abstract artist forced to haunt private views to siphon the free booze, the picture looks bleak. He has been dumped by his curator girlfriend and the only dealer left with time for him is the one who sells him drugs. But his luck changes when hes offered a job as artist in residence at a neurological institute. Enthralled by the characters and conditions he encounters - and infatuated by the beautiful amnesiac Emily - he sees a chance to revive his career, and love life, with a neuro-inspired show. However, all is not quite as it seems at the shiny new institute ...In this mordantly witty (modern) art farce, Simon Bill lifts the lid on the venal, novelty-seeking world of Londons contemporary art scene, while enlightening us on the fascinating workings of the human brain, particularly as it shapes our response to art. The result is a delightfully dark, highly original novel that is both eye-opening and fun. Author Biography Simon Bill studied at the RCA and St Martins College and is closely associated with the YBA group of visual artists. He has had solo exhibitions in California, Cologne, London, Manchester and, most recently, a major retrospective at Baltic, Gateshead. Artist in Residence is his first work of fiction. Review A novel of dark satire ... laugh-out-loud funny. -- Peter Carty * Independent *I bloody loved it! -- Gary HumeA scabrous satire of the pantomime of the contemporary art world and its love affair with neuroscience. Hilariously funny. it should be compulsory reading for all potential art students and their teachers. -- Simon Critchley Promotional A modern (art) farce Long Description For Simon Bills drunken anti-hero, an abstract artist forced to haunt private views to siphon the free booze, the picture looks bleak. He has been dumped by his curator girlfriend and the only dealer left with time for him is the one who sells him drugs. But his luck changes when hes offered a job as artist in residence at a neurological institute. Enthralled by the characters and conditions he encounters - and infatuated by the beautiful amnesiac Emily - he sees a chance to revive his career, and love life, with a neuro-inspired show. However, all is not quite as it seems at the shiny new institute ... In this mordantly witty (modern) art farce, Simon Bill lifts the lid on the venal, novelty-seeking world of Londons contemporary art scene, while enlightening us on the fascinating workings of the human brain, particularly as it shapes our response to art. The result is a delightfully dark, highly original novel that is both eye-opening and fun. Review Text A novel of dark satire ... laugh-out-loud funny. Promotional "Headline" A modern (art) farce Details ISBN1908745576 Author Simon Bill Pages 320 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1908745576 ISBN-13 9781908745576 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Sort of Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Publication Date 2016-05-26 Translated from English Language English UK Release Date 2016-05-26 AU Release Date 2016-05-26 Publisher Sort of Books Edition Description Main Alternative 9781908745583 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-06-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151539657;

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