Beschreibung
King Kong is dedicated to showcasing the work of ground-breaking artists, designers, models, musicians, and image-makers from every corner of the world. In our Fame edition we look at all types of fame: pre- and post- the Warholian 15 minutes window. We look at old- and new-school Hollywood glamour, as well as Fame, hyped by Instagram, and trashed by Twitter. We use pictures and words to show the appeal of reality as a masquerade. Manufactured, photoshopped images whose links with the truth are as tenuous as an alcoholic whisper. Fame is ultimately selfish. It’s a self-obsessed act of self-promotion facilitated by those who manipulate and supported by fans who demand love and blood in equal measures. And there’s always a tipping point. Handle fame well, and your image will smile down whether you’re dead or alive. Handle it badly, and your image will live on as a rictus grind of failure.
Year: 2020
Published: bi-annual
From: Germany, Berlin
Language: English
Pages: 387
Dimensions: 33.5 x 24 x 1.8 cm
Weight: 1.8 kg
