Now That’s What I Call Art

Lithograph printed book

An artist of unconventional ability, this time Ian interferes with the world of art in a way only he knows. With numerous exhibitions, animations and books to his name, his work ultimately makes you laugh with his combination of words and imagery. The definitive art book has finally arrived and here are some excerpts from his new book ‘Now That’s What I Call Art’.

Published by POW.
‘Now That’s What I Call Art’ available from some good book shops and online now.
12cm x 16.3cm. 48 pages. ISBN 978-0-9567496-0-4. November 2010.

Available at Pictures On Walls

Reviews
‘What is Art? A difficult question to answer, do you not agree? Well after extensive research (and typing it into Wikipedia), I have discovered that it is the product or process of deliberately arranging symbolic elements in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions and intellect. Or alternatively it’s grabbing a pen and doodling the hell out of a piece of paper! That’s what Ian Stevenson has done to fantastic affect in his latest book “Now That’s What I Call Art”. Published by POW, Stevenson’s newest offering provides us with 48 pages of fresh, outlandish satire, with a firm middle finger pointed towards pretentiousness. It’s a fantastic example of how art is portrayed by those supposedly in the loop, demonstrating it’s easier to believe your own hype, than to work hard and achieve the plaudits. You don’t have to be a chauffeur-driven aristocrat to enjoy the book though, as it’s available for just £5! I have to say, NTWICA has inspired me massively. Just yesterday I decided to kidnap Justin Bieber, shave every hair on his head, slather it with honey and leave him to play with my boisterous pet Grizzly Bear, Tyrone. Personally, I don’t consider the outcome art, but it was mightily satisfying! Baaaaby, baaaaby, baby oooh! Now That’s What I Call Art is out now’. - Ahoodie

‘In Now That’s What I Call Art, UK Illustrator Ian Stevenson tackles the workings of the art world. Expect line-drawn arty jokes and some occassional swearing’. - Creative Review

Ian Stevenson’s back with his latest book Now Thats What I Call Art. Published by Pictures On Walls it comments on modern art in a way only Ian Stevenson could and for a fiver, you can’t argue with that’. - It’s Nice That

‘A classic book from the funny man with a pen, Ian Stevenson. Quirky, rude and funny drawings all based on Ian’s view of ‘art’.’ - VNA Magazine