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Negotiating Home, History and Nation (2010)

Books

The book’s design opts for fuss-free simplicity, not distracting from the serious academic nature of the subject, but makes an impression with its unusual, squarish shape.

This exhibition catalogue by Singapore Art Museum for the similarly named exhibition offers a snapshot of the contemporary discourse on Southeast Asian art history, with essays contributed by Asia-based authors and including plates showcasing the exhibits.

The book’s design opts for fuss-free simplicity, not distracting from the serious academic nature of the subject, but makes an impression with its unusual, squarish shape. While retaining conventional layout standards used in academia, in terms of consistent column proportions and treatment and placement of images, a symmetrical composition within the pages exploits and complements the book’s inherent “boxy” qualities.