Kim Levin

Essays discuss modernism, Duchamp, Picasso, Jonathan, Borofsky, the Times Square Show, Philip Pearlstein, Andy Warhol, and Laurie Anderson

Essays on Art from the '70s and '80s

Beyond Modernism

Fintan O'Toole

Declan McGonagle

"Reflecting the seismic changes in Ireland's political, social, economic, and cultural realities of the 1990s, contemporary Irish artists have begun to redefine identities, raising questions about the relationships between male and female, urban and rural, North and South, history and the present. The struggle over identities, which used to marginalize Ireland and societies like it, has now become central to debates around the globe." "This strikingly illustrated book presents a reading of Irish art in the 1990s and examines the repositioning of Irish identity in works drawn primarily from the collection of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin." "The artists examined, including Kathy Prendergast, Willie Doherty, and Alice Maher, have initiated a dialogue with their own society and others beyond Ireland, using painting, photography, sculpture, video, and installation to explore subjects ranging from the personal and poetic to the political. Their concerns - and the way they are conveyed through non-traditional materials and new interpretations of more conventional media - link these works to new art being made elsewhere in the world." "This publication accompanies an exhibition touring the United States and Canada."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

From the Poetic to the Political

Irish Art Now

John O'Neill

For The Love You Give celebrates the everyday give-and-take between dogs and their human companions. Kim Levin's heartwarming photographs illustrate "quotes" from dogs who state, unequivocally and with canine candor, what they will do for love. From being a loyal companion to chasing anything that moves to begging for food, the full spectrum of dog behavior that we love (and some that we just live with) is depicted in this delightful collection. For The Love You Give is an endearing, uplifting book that honors the unique bond between dogs and humans. Featuring a wide variety of dogs from full mutt to purebred, this book reminds us that our canine friends give us unconditional love and much more.

A Bark and Smile Book

For the Love You Give

Photographer Kim Levin celebrates the humorous characteristics that make dogs so unique in Dogs Are Funny.

Dogs Are Funny

This endearing gift book celebrates the unique connection between dogs and their human companions.There are reasons dogs are our best friends: They are loyal, affectionate, and totally committed to us. Or as photographer/writer Kim Levin puts it: "Because they look us in the eye." "Because they have wrinkles, too." "Because they are family." In this charming book, Levin artfully combines photographs with simple, insightful prose; the result is an ode that celebrates the wonders of dogs. Soulful beagle eyes. A grinning hound luxuriating in the sun. In these poignant photos, Levin captures each dog's essence and illuminates the myriad reasons why we love dogs. In America alone, 40 million people own more than 50 million dogs. Of those dedicated dog owners, about 13 million Americans say they're as attached to their dogs as they are to their best friends; some six million people rank their dogs right up there with their children. That's why everyone who has ever cherished a beloved dog-whether large or small, pure-bred or mutt-will delight in this book filled with heartwarming words and pictures to commemorate their special closeness.

A Bark & Smile Book

Why We Love Dogs

David A. Ross

Andy Warhol

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat

"May your bed stay warm, your bowl stay full, and may you live a long and healthy life." Long live Ireland ae isle of myth and mystery, proud haven of poets and saints, land of wisdom and courage . . . and home to many adorable Irish dogs. From beloved pet photographer Kim Levin comes another winning collection of dog photographs, this time coupled with Irish sayings and blessings written by her husband, John O'Neill. Erin Go Bark! celebrates the land of the shamrock and its gift for blarney by showcasing some of the country's cutest four-legged lads and lassies. May you seek revenge on the person who named you "Scruffy." May you see the inside of the door as often as you see the outside. May the "big dogs" be careful whom they mess with.

Kim Levin

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