Book Review – The Political Set
It’s that time of year again, where we give a few random books the once over… this time around: ‘Covert To Overt: The Under/Overground Art of Shepard Fairey’, ‘Outdoor Gallery: New York City’ and ‘3D & The Art of Massive Attack’
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Thirdly, and by no means last, we come to ‘3D & The Art of Massive Attack’
As 3D himself laments, “Musicians that also paint are never taken seriously, painters that make music even less so.”
Featuring a body of work that spans from 1983 to 2015, this is a phenomenal photo journey through the artwork of the colour-blind Massive Attack co-founder.
Featuring the transcription of a conversation between the big man Del Naja and FACT magazine’s Sean Bidder, this is a unique insight into the man and his artwork.
A Bristol institution, 3D helped propel the art scene and music of the band to the forefront of the world stage. Outspoken in his political views and criticism of Western society and the wars and injustices that are endemic of its brand of capitalism, 3D remains a force to be reckoned with, musically and artistically.
A precursor to other famous artists emanating from Bristol City, 3D was active in the streets from the early Wild Bunch days, spraying stencils inspired by The Clash, before he even really knew what ‘graffiti’ was.
As a frontrunner of the graffiti scene, he was also responsible for bringing NYC’s TATS Cru over to paint in the UK. Staying true, aesthetically and ideologically to his punk roots, 3D continues to push the boundaries of creativity with his own artwork and the Massive Attack live shows.
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