February 7, 2012
Out of the Box and Chess Masterpieces - In Book Format!
Were you struck by the urge to take home parts of the World Chess Hall of Fame exhibits when you visited? Now you can! Q Boutique makes it possible to revel in the beauty of OUT OF THE BOX: Artists Play Chess and Chess Masterpieces: Highlights from the Dr. George and Vivian Dean Collection in the comfort of your own home.
The breathtaking chess collection of Dr. George and Vivian Dean comes to life in the pages of Chess Masterpieces. This book walks you through one-thousand years of chess history, including all of the sets found within the current exhibit. Every page is full of vivid images and the history of these beautifully crafted sets. Truly a must-have for both chess and art lovers alike.
The first floor exhibit, OUT OF THE BOX: Artists Play Chess is captured within the pages of 32 Pieces: The Art of Chess. The works by Barbara Kruger, Tom Friedman, Gavin Turk, and Yoko Ono are shown and interpreted in the book, along with the works of many other talented artists. Q Boutique also carries Tom Friedman, a book that explores more of Friedman’s work.