Miranda July
Miranda July by Miranda July, published by National Geographic Books on April 14, 2020, is a comprehensive retrospective that examines the multifaceted career of this influential artist. Spanning various mediums including film, fiction, performance, and public art, the book presents July’s unique voice and explores themes such as inclusivity, desire, fear, and fantasy. With 224 pages, this edition offers a chronological survey of her work, from early plays and fanzines to participatory projects that highlight her innovative approach to art and culture.
Readers will find a rich collection of insights and reflections from July’s friends, collaborators, and audience members, including notable figures like Carrie Brownstein and Spike Jonze. This commentary provides a deeper understanding of July’s artistic journey and the impact of her work. The book captures the essence of her creative process and the significance of her contributions to popular culture, making it a valuable resource for those interested in contemporary art and individual artists.
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Filmmaker. Author. Performer. Shopkeeper. Miranda July–the most impressive cross-disciplinary artist of her generation–is brought into focus in this career-spanning retrospective.
Regardless of the medium, July’s daring, urgent, and idiosyncratic voice finds unexpectedly accessible forms that reflect the poignancy and strangeness of the human plight. In film, fiction, performance, public art, commerce, and even a smartphone app, July deftly explores themes of inclusivity, desire, fear, and fantasy. This chronological survey spans the artist’s entire career to date, including her early plays and fanzines, participatory works, and personal projects which illuminate the multidimensionality and timeliness of her work.
Miranda July is brought to life in an introductory interview with Julia Bryan-Wilson and candid recollections by friends, collaborators, curators, assistants, and audience members: Carrie Brownstein, David Byrne, Spike Jonze, Sheila Heti, Hans Ulrich Obrist, and July herself. This revealing, insightful commentary provides an intimate perspective on the artist’s ever-evolving process. July may be impossible to categorize, but the enduring importance of her work and her status as an essential cultural icon is irrefutable.
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