15.4.2024
The best books on contemporary art
Welcome to a fascinating journey into the world of contemporary art, captured in the impressive illustrated books from teNeues. The books are not only a collection of impressive works, but also portraits of the creative artists who created them. They tell the stories, dreams and visions behind the brushstrokes and sculptures and present a multifaceted picture that expands our understanding of art and its creators.
Experience the unique creations of Tim Bengel, Lita Cabellut and Leo Löwentraut. These art picture books act as a bridge between artist and viewer, enabling an intensive examination of the works and providing insights into the artistic vision - be it in Bengel's innovative sand art, Cabellut's intensely emotional portraits or Löwentraut's passionate explosions of colour.
teNeues presents the worlds of these outstanding and renowned artists:
Tim Bengel
The coffee table book "Tim Bengel" is the first monograph to highlight the impressive work of this internationally renowned artist. Tim Bengel, an up-and-coming German artist from Esslingen near Stuttgart, achieved worldwide fame with his unique gold and sand collages. The fascinating photographs in the illustrated book come directly from Bengel himself, who impresses not only as a painter but also as a photographer.
His modern images, in particular the gold and sand collages, conquered social media channels with over 500 million likes worldwide. One highlight was the auction of his famous golden avocado bagel "Who wants to live forever" for 2.9 million dollars. This success inspired Bengel to launch a new project dedicated to the topic of "superfood Kraut".
The coffee table book not only offers visual enjoyment, but also provides an insight into the life and work of this up-and-coming artist who has taken the art scene by storm. With unusual and fresh approaches, Bengel sets new standards and leaves a lasting impression. An ideal work for anyone interested in Tim Bengel's fascinating journey in the art world.
Lita Cabellut
This illustrated book is the first comprehensive monograph to provide a fascinating insight into the impressive work of this highly esteemed artist. Cabellut, not only a painter but also adept in various disciplines, lends her large-format paintings an authentic and vulnerable expressiveness through her unique fresco technique, which is particularly appreciated by her fans.
The high-quality coffee table book "Lita Cabellut" makes it possible to bring important works by the Spanish artist into your own four walls. Created by the renowned German art historian and author Tayfun Belgin, the coffee table book presents carefully selected artworks by the artist, who now lives and works in the Netherlands. The pages of the book not only offer visual enjoyment, but also allow art lovers to delve deeper into the work of Lita Cabellut. The illustrated book thus becomes a perfect gift for fans and art enthusiasts, allowing them to take a new approach to the fascinating work of this unique artist.
Leo Löwentraut
The exceptional artist Leo Löwentraut has been inspiring the art world since his youth. His dynamic works, characterised by expressive colours, are coveted collector's items at international exhibitions. This comprehensive monograph "Leo Löwentraut", covering his life's work to date, presents around 220 colour photographs. But the illustrated book can do much more: it offers the reader a deep insight into Löwentraut's work and also addresses the question of what drives the young artist and who influenced him.
As a special highlight, the teNeues app, with which twelve marked pages can be scanned, provides access to exclusive video material about Löwentraut's artistic world. A visual feast and an indispensable work that offers unique added value thanks to its impressive format and multimedia expansion.
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