At the Heart of Creativity with Dream On Baby
Childhood leaves an indelible mark on everyone.
Kids have a remarkable way of seeing the world through a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes, turning the simplest moments into masterpieces of imagination. It’s this boundless creativity that often ignites the spark in artists, guiding them throughout their lives. This is beautifully explored in the captivating new book, Dream On Baby, which delves into the childhood memories of some of the most renowned contemporary artists.
In Dream On Baby, editor Gesine Borcherdt brings together the intimate recollections from 33 distinguished artists, including Ai Weiwei, Marina Abramović, Lynda Benglis, Vaginal Davis, Marcel Dzama, Mona Hatoum, Jeff Koons, Gregor Schneider, and Jordan Wolfson. This anthology weaves together a rich tapestry of stories that are deeply personal, at times tragic, often humorous, and always unexpectedly touching.
Summer is a time for adventure and exploration, and through the pages of this insightful anthology, readers can embark on a journey into the pasts of some of the world’s most innovative artists and discover how the echoes of childhood resonate in the masterpieces we admire today. It’s a read that promises to inspire, evoke nostalgia, and perhaps even spark a bit of creative magic in all of us.
Gesine Borcherdt, Dream On Baby, © Hatje Cantz, 2024.
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