Baghdad Journal
Many of you may already be aware of Steve Mumford. Lately he has been getting a TON of press, both on TV and in print. Until this week I’d never heard of him.
As the Boston Globe reported:
“During 2003 and 2004, Mumford traveled on his own to occupied Iraq four times to chronicle military and civilian life. He made hundreds of sketches and kept a journal; entries were posted at Artnet.com, an online magazine. Now his writings and paintings have been collected in a book, Baghdad Journal, from Drawn and Quarterly publishers.”
I am VERY impressed. The skill Mr. Mumford displays across a diversity of mediums and scale of imagery is staggering. I long to see his work in person. Until then I’d happily settle for getting the “Baghdad Journal : An Artist in Occupied Iraq” for Christmas. Anyone feeling generous?
Mumford had umptine works at the greater ny show at ps1. Amazing. one of the best artists in that show.
Nice post. J
truly amazing, thanks for posting. although not as spectacular, this guy’s work still manages to evoke reaction, which is what it’s all about, really, i suppose…
http://www.arofish.org.uk/arofish/Baghdad