Us v Them: Tony de Lautour
A collector’s edition of Us v Them, showcasing the low-brow, high-art world of Tony de Lautour.
Stab-bound with blue thread and presented in a foil-stamped slipcase, the book comes with a limited edition woodcut print by the artist. There are just 10 left.
Each woodcut has been hand-printed at Kowhai Press, signed and numbered by the artist, and presented in a hand-made blue envelope with a note about the work.
Print A [head]: Untitled 2018. 168 x 128mm (image), 250 x 190mm (paper), edition of 25.
About the book:
Writer and curator Peter Vangioni provides an entertaining introduction to the work of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading artists, taking the reader on a journey from the seedy chaos of de Lautour’s early paintings, ceramics and sculptures to the careful geometric abstracts of his later major canvases. Designed by Aaron Beehre, the book also includes texts by Giovanni Intra, Zara Stanhope, Lara Strongman and Alice Tappenden, and an interview between de Lautour and fellow artist Peter Robinson.
For information or to order, contact Sarah Pepperle:
sarah.pepperle@ccc.govt.nz / 03 941 7397
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Pages: 224 with 2 gatefolds
Dimensions: 215 x 277 x 34 mm (slipcase)
Imprint: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
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US V THEM Tony de Lautour
Welcome to the low-brow, high-art world of Tony de Lautour’s paintings, sculptures and ceramics. One of New Zealand’s leading painters, de Lautour’s early works drew from wide-ranging sources including seedy underground street culture, post-punk music and comic books as well as fine English porcelain and antiques. Over the past decade his painting has developed into a unique take on geometric abstraction. In this short video Tony talks with the exhibition’s curator Peter Vangioni.
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and Tony de Lautour wish to thank Creative New Zealand, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, The Chartwell Trust and the lenders to the exhibition US V THEM: Tony de Lautour for their generosity and support.
With thanks to our strategic partners: Chapman Tripp, EY, Fulton Hogan and NZI, and Christchurch City Council.
Video produced by Belmont Productions Ltd.
Exhibition
US V THEM: Tony de Lautour
16 September 2018
Welcome to the low brow, high art world of Tony de Lautour’s paintings, sculptures and ceramics.
My Favourite
Tony de Lautour's Underworld 2
Underworld 2 is a must-see. I know, I know. Everything is a must-see or a must-read or a must-do in this society of superlatives and imperatives. But you really do need to be in the same room as this work. Underworld 2 is immense. You need to be in front of it—to be immersed, to be overwhelmed, to be confronted. I start at the left-hand side and plot my journey as if I am planning a road trip and this is my map; first south around the mountains, turn left, then keep going until you pass a lion on the right-hand side. Stop and take in the scenery, go down a dead-end road or two. There’s no rush. You’ll know when you’re there.
Notes
Christchurch Art Gallery scoops major Australasian design awards
Congrats to our publishing team of David Simpson and Sarah Pepperle for a night of bests at the Museums Australasia Publication Design Awards at a gala event in Alice Springs last night. The Gallery won best magazine (Bulletin), best book (Us v Them: Tony de Lautour), best children's book (ART-TASTIC) and best in show (Us v Them)!