THE ARTIST - New Edition

The Artist is a strange kind of bird. To tame him, set up a modest but delicate nest: a few twigs and a mattress on the ground are enough. The Artist eats very little, he does not cost much in food. He drinks lots, but nothing fancy, canned beers usually do the deal. Offer him a few canvases, two or three pots of paint and you will quickly come to life in majestic gestures. A warning however: the Artist is extremely shy and fears crowds. Avoid prolonged exposure in public, he could lose his feathers there. But if you take good care of your Artist, if you give him all your love and your indulgence, then you might be lucky enough to see this frail bird emerges from its shell and becomes one of the greatest artists of 21st century! THE ARTIST is the most emblematic series of Anna's work Haifisch and the one who made him known throughout the world. In these short sketches born in the pages of the American online magazine Vice, the author tackles the myth of the cursed artist. Drawing inspiration from his own experiences and setbacks in the art world, she depicts with humor and self-mockery the frustrations and torments of artists. Published by Misma in 2016, we are reissuing today this first opus of the series in a new hardback edition.