Performing/Guzzling: Kim Gordon

by Kim Gordon, Hilton Als (Contributor), Jutta Koether (Contributor)

A limited-edition artist’s book by one of the most respected indie-underground cultural icons of our time.

An artist’s book by visual artist and legendary indie rocker Kim Gordon, this volume is an intoxicating look into Gordon’s dreamy visual world. Watercolors, paintings, photographs, and written word combine to create a portrait of an artist’s work inspired by popular culture. The first 3,000 copies include a beautifully printed, limited-edition signed print by Gordon. This luxurious yet affordable package combines layers of media to create an extension of the artist’s portfolio, with written contributions by artist Jutta Koether and writer Hilton Als. Kim Performing/Guzzling is the first in a series of books by Rizzoli and Nieves that consists of beautifully designed books by artists, photographers, and designers who have substantially contributed to the texture of artistic culture. Each project will be an extension of the artist’s portfolio.

Genres: Art, Music

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 23, 2010

About the author

Kim Althea Gordon is an American musician, vocalist, and artist. She sings, plays bass and guitar in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth. She also plays in the band Free Kitten with Julie Cafritz (of Pussy Galore), and she has collaborated with musicians such as Ikue Mori, Kurt Cobain, DJ Olive, William Winant, Lydia Lunch, Alan Licht, and Chris Corsano.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the dreamlike quality of this art...'watercolors left out in the rain' vibe makes the pictures look almost 'ghostly' and ethereal in presentation. Books on art can be very challenging; but I found this book very intuitive - kind of just let myself get into it and not really try to think very hard. Comes with a print that you can frame.

[Sophie Barloc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful piece of art