Troublemakers, Trendsetters and Gadflys

The exterminating angel

DVD - 2009

Bunuel, is an eclectic and anti-establishment filmmaker who turns religion, class and sexual desire on their heads. In this film he creates a dinner part...Show more Bunuel, is an eclectic and anti-establishment filmmaker who turns religion, class and sexual desire on their heads. In this film he creates a dinner party from hell, where the servants abandon the guests, who inexplicably can not leave the house. Bizarre chaos ensues. Show less

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Pussy Riot!

A Punk Prayer for Freedom : Letters From Prison, Songs, Poems, and Courtroom Statements, Plus Tributes to the Punk Band That Shook the World

by Pussy Riot (Punk rock group)

Book - 2013

In Russia on February of 2012, three members of the group Pussy Riot, were arrested and charged with felony hooliganism after performing in the sanctuary ...Show more In Russia on February of 2012, three members of the group Pussy Riot, were arrested and charged with felony hooliganism after performing in the sanctuary of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Includes letters from prison, courtroom statements, defense attorney closing arguments, poems, the infamous punk prayer, and tributes by Yoko Ono, Johanna Fatema et al. dedicated to these global feminist icons. Show less

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Other Planets

The Music of Karlheinz Stockhausen

by Maconie, Robin

Book - 2005

A catalogue raisonee of Stockhausen's complete output with every piece of music being fully documented. "Karlheinz Stockhausen, (born Aug. 22, 1928...Show more A catalogue raisonee of Stockhausen's complete output with every piece of music being fully documented. "Karlheinz Stockhausen, (born Aug. 22, 1928, Mödrath, near Cologne, Ger.—died Dec. 5, 2007, Kürten), German composer, an important creator and theoretician of electronic and serial music who strongly influenced avant-garde composers from the 1950s through the ’80s." Encyclopedia Brittanica Show less

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Carsick

by Waters, John

Book - 2014

Hitchhiker's guide to the universe according to John Waters. Hitchhiker's guide to the universe according to John Waters. Show less

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Politics as Form in Lars Von Trier

A Post-Brechtian Reading

by Koutsourakis, Angelos

Book - 2013

A study of the political implications of form in the films of Lars von Trier. Focusing primarily on the Director's early films, the author discusses the formal complexity of his films under the rubric of the post-Brechtian. A study of the political implications of form in the films of Lars von Trier. Focusing primarily on the Director's early films, the author discusses the formal complexity of his films under the rubric of the post-Brechtian. Show less

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Chris Ofili

by Ofili, Chris

Book - 2010

"In October of 1999, Sensation opened at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, where it was Chris Ofili’s iconic painting, The Holy Virgin Mary that incited th...Show more "In October of 1999, Sensation opened at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, where it was Chris Ofili’s iconic painting, The Holy Virgin Mary that incited the most heated debate. Mayor Rudy Giuliani threatened to close the city-funded institution on the grounds that this artwork was offensive to religious viewers. Two months later, the painting, which rests upon two large balls of elephant dung, was desecrated by an elderly visitor who smeared white paint over its surface, claiming that the image was “blasphemous.” Show less

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Patti Smith

America's Punk Rock Rhapsodist

by Wendell, Eric

Book - 2015

Songwriter and singer, performance artist and poet, Patty Smith broke through punk/rock barriers with her raw and emotional sound. An exploration by Eric...Show more Songwriter and singer, performance artist and poet, Patty Smith broke through punk/rock barriers with her raw and emotional sound. An exploration by Eric Wendell on Smith's upbringing as well as her literary and musical influences that helped shape her legendary lyrics. Show less

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Lead Belly

A Life in Pictures

Book - 2008

Huddie Ledbetter, known to the world as Lead Belly, survived extreme poverty and long stints in prison to become the "Mount Everest" of blues si...Show more Huddie Ledbetter, known to the world as Lead Belly, survived extreme poverty and long stints in prison to become the "Mount Everest" of blues singers. Some of his best works including “Rock Island Line, “The Midnight Special” and “Cotton Fields” have been covered by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Kurt Cobain. This book includes rare unpublished photographs and personal correspondences. Show less

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Black Sabbath

Symptom of the Universe

by Wall, Mick

Book - 2015

"Got no religion / Don't need no friends / Got all I want / And I don't need to pretend / Don't try to reach me / 'Cause I'd tear up your mind / I've...Show more "Got no religion / Don't need no friends / Got all I want / And I don't need to pretend / Don't try to reach me / 'Cause I'd tear up your mind / I've seen the future / And I've left it behind." Brought together by a love of music, the band eventually gets ripped apart by drugs, financial ruin and troubled personalities. Take a trip to the dark side with Sabbath. Show less

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This Is Not A Photo Opportunity

The Street Art of Banksy

by Banksy

Book - 2015

Documenting over 200 color photos of the guerrilla street artist, many of which are no longer in existence. Documenting over 200 color photos of the guerrilla street artist, many of which are no longer in existence. Show less

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Chris Burden

Extreme Measures

by Burden, Chris

Book - 2013

“Limits” is a relative term. Like beauty, it is often in the eye of the beholder. —Chris Burden 1946-2015 A radical and uncompromising figure, Chris B...Show more “Limits” is a relative term. Like beauty, it is often in the eye of the beholder. —Chris Burden 1946-2015 A radical and uncompromising figure, Chris Burden shook the conventional art world with his visceral performances and willingness to take it to the extreme. Show less

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Joseph Beuys

The Reader

Book - 2007

Key essays by prominent artists and critics from North America and Europe on the German born artist, who made a practice of blurring the lines between art and life. Key essays by prominent artists and critics from North America and Europe on the German born artist, who made a practice of blurring the lines between art and life. Show less

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I'll Never Write My Memoirs

by Jones, Grace

Book - 2015

"I believe in individuality, that everybody is special, and it's up to them to find that quality and let it live." As an artist who grew up...Show more "I believe in individuality, that everybody is special, and it's up to them to find that quality and let it live." As an artist who grew up Jamaica in a strict, religious household, Jones breaks on to the scene as a " as a performer, a model and a high priestess of the outré". A rather long winded memoir from a woman who has lots to share about her full and colorful life. Show less

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