Restless Subject (Paperback)

Runa Islam

ISBN 10: 3868280472 / ISBN 13: 9783868280470

Published by Kehrer Verlag, Heidelberg, 2009

About this Item

Paperback. Turner Prize nominee Runa Islam's work revolves around the medium of film. Born in Bangladesh in 1970 and currently living and working in London, she deconstructs linear narrative patterns and time sequences. Her work questions the filmic illusion, laying bare the political structures that underpin society. Through detailed interviews, Islam discusses her work of the past five years - including her new films. Turner Prize nominee Runa Islam discusses her work over the past five years in a collection of illuminating interviews. Includes images of her work, exploring the illusions of film and perception. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Restless Subject (Paperback)
• Publisher: Kehrer Verlag, Heidelberg
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3868280472
• ISBN 13: 9783868280470
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Runa Islam’s films are replete with vivid images that enthrall the viewer with their poetry. Using and reflecting on the medium of film is a pivotal part of her work. In detailed interviews with the artist, this book sheds light on her work during the last five years.

Runa Islam was born in Bangladesh in 1970 and today lives in London. She deconstructs linear narrative patterns and time sequences, making the act of seeing—both watching and recognizing what is seen—the central focus of her films. In 2008, Islam was nominated for the Turner Prize for visual art.

About the Author

Runa Islam (born 1970) is a Bangladesh born artist based in London, and was a nominee for the 2008 Turner Prize. She is principally known for her film works. She attended the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, Amsterdam from 1997 - 1998. In 1999 she exhibited at EASTinternational which was selected by Peter Doig and Roy Arden. She completed an MPhil at the Schmidt is curator at the Museum Folkwang Essen. Varanadis is curator at Kunsthaus Zurich, Switzerland.