This book accompanies the inaugural exhibition exploring Paul Gauguin's (1848–1903) portrayal of alterity and the exotic portrayal of difference in his art. 'Paul Gauguin: The Other and I' presents a thought-provoking analysis of key themes within the renowned Post-Impressionist's body of work, concentrating on both his self-portraits and paintings created in Tahiti. In addition to showcasing relevant artworks, the book contains essays that delve into the tensions between Gauguin's personal life and the carefully constructed image he projected. It also examines how his artistic output perpetuated perceptions of otherness, addressing pressing contemporary topics like primitivism, the concept of the exotic and tropical, cultural appropriation, and issues surrounding the eroticization of the female form, sexuality, and androgyny.

DETAILS:

• ISBN 9786557770351
• Museu de Arte de São Paulo/KMEC Books.
• hb. 272 pages.
• 151 colour ills.
• 27.3 x 20.3 cm.