This book offers a compelling introduction to the witty and sharply critical work of American artist Pippa Garner. From customized cars and fictional inventions to imaginary advertisements—and even her own body—Garner’s art playfully traverses themes of gender, consumerism, and technology. Both eccentric and incisive, her practice challenges conventions while embracing absurdity. Spanning from the 1970s to the present, this richly illustrated volume captures the provocative and uninhibited creativity that defines her singular world.
Pages : 312 pages
Size : 24×33cm (softcover)
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Pippa Garner is an American artist born in 1942, known for her humorous and satirical inventions, drawings, writings, and performances. In the 1960s and ’70s, she gained attention with customized vehicles and fictional advertisements that critiqued consumer culture, gender norms, and technology. Her gender transition became part of her artistic practice, using her own body as a medium to challenge conventions. With a distinctive style that effortlessly subverts the everyday, Garner continues to question the boundaries between art and society.
