Kent Monkman: The Rise and Fall of Civilization

Monkman, Kent; Browne, Kelvin; Hubbard, Tasha; Milroy, Sarah

ISBN 10: 0994912900 / ISBN 13: 9780994912909

Published by Gardiner Museum, Toronto, 2015

About this Item

Black softcover in great shape. No underlining or markings within. Clean and bright pages. Solid binding. Minimal signs of use, wear. Remarkably scarce catalog, a tie-in for Monkman's short lived installation at Toronto's Gardiner Museum, from October 15, 2015, to January 10, 2016. 32 pp, color illustrations throughout. Includes interview with Monkman, and essays by contributors.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kent Monkman: The Rise and Fall of Civilization
• Publisher: Gardiner Museum, Toronto
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0994912900
• ISBN 13: 9780994912909
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 0.64W x 22.23H x 29.21D centimeters 0.64 centimeters width by 22.23 centimeters height by 29.21 centimeters depth
• Weight: 213.188 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This elegant over-sized publication documents Monkman's site specific installation focusing on the near extinction of the American bison in the 19th century and the consequent destruction of Aboriginal peoples' way of life. Comprised of a nine-foot high structure simulating a buffalo jump, as well as two full-sized bison and a sculpture of Miss Chief, the artist's alter ego, the work incorporates smashed ceramics that recall the piles of bones often found at buffalo jumps, as well as Indigenous ceramics found at sites across North America. Thematics ranging from Picasso's modernism to the Lascaux caves are interlaced throughout the work. Several full page color plates accompany two essays and an interview. Kent Monkman is a multidisciplinary Canadian artist who has had solo exhibitions at numerous Canadian museums and participated in several international group exhibitions notably, The American West at Compton Verney (Warwickshire, UK), Remember Humanity at Witte de With (Rotterdam), and Oh Canada! at MASS MOCA (Boston).  

About the Author

Kelvin Browne is Executive Director and CEO of the Gardiner Museum. Sarah Milroy is one of Canada’s leading art writers and curators. Tasha Hubbard (Cree) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker.