An unsurpassed survey of the world’s finest
examples of this popular art form—in situ from the
greatest private and public collections to the
beautifully assembled rooms of contemporary artists,
stylists, and cutting-edge interior designers. Taxidermy
is everywhere these days, from hip restaurants to posh
clothing stores, and practically every luxury brand can
be seen offering its wares on the backs of preserved,
stuffed animals or incorporating them in their
interiors. This is the first volume to consider
taxidermy as an art form, and it balances showcasing
classic work (such as pieces by Walter Potter) alongside
innovative and modern contemporary pieces by various
practitioners, from traditional taxidermists to interior
designers, fashionistas, stylists, and fine artists.
Collected here in one volume are the greatest examples
of taxidermy, freshly photographed in situ, from
contemporary apartments and rarely seen private
interiors to luxury fashion shoots, hipster lounges and
restaurants, and museums and galleries. A who’s who of
contemporary artists’ work is also featured,
including Daniel Firman, Kate MccGuire, Cai
Guo-Qiang, Charles Avery, Adel Abdessemed, Alex Randall,
Charlotte Cory, Claire Morgan, Neil Harmon, Polly
Morgan, Tessa Farmer, Iris Schieferstein, Thomas
Grunfeld, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, and Wim
Delvoye—artists creating inventive interpretations of
the genre, reaching new audiences and bringing taxidermy
further into the mainstream. This intriguing and
engaging volume offers inspiration to anyone seeking to
incorporate taxidermy into any type of setting,
historical or modern, commercial or residential.
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