Jennifer Higgie's Andy Holden Monograph 'Weight of Imagination' Published by HENI
HENI Publishing has unveiled 'Andy Holden: Weight of Imagination', a hardback monograph authored by Jennifer Higgie, consisting of 146 pages and priced at £29.99, set for release in 2026. This book delves into Holden's significant works through twelve chapters, spanning from 'Pyramid Piece' in 2008 to 'Hermione: Kingdom of the Sick' at the Gallery of Everything in 2023. Higgie provides detailed insights into each project, showcasing Holden's intricate artistic approach. Key pieces include 'Natural Selection' (2017), created with his father, ornithologist Peter Holden, and 'Laws of Motion in a Cartoon Landscape' (2011-17), which merges animation with cultural theory. Carey-Kent notes the book's insufficient focus on Holden's band The Grubby Mitts and his 2025 exhibition, while a major solo show in Milton Keynes is planned for next year.
Key facts
- HENI Publishing released 'Andy Holden: Weight of Imagination' by Jennifer Higgie in 2026
- The hardback monograph runs 146 pages and costs £29.99
- Twelve illustrated chapters cover Holden's projects from 2008's 'Pyramid Piece' to 'Hermione: Kingdom of the Sick' at the Gallery of Everything in 2023
- Holden's 2017 'Natural Selection' was made with his father, ornithologist Peter Holden
- The film and performance 'Laws of Motion in a Cartoon Landscape' dates from 2011-17 and runs about an hour
- Reviewer Paul Carey-Kent says the book underplays Holden's band The Grubby Mitts and his 2025 Palmer Gallery show 'Love in the Misanthropocene'
- The book's chronology announces a major Holden solo show in Milton Keynes next year
- Carey-Kent questions why Holden has never been nominated for the Turner Prize
Entities
Artists
- Andy Holden
- Jennifer Higgie
- Peter Holden
- Paul Carey-Kent
- Wile E. Coyote
Institutions
- HENI Publishing
- Gallery of Everything
- Palmer Gallery
- Turner Prize
- FAD
- The Grubby Mitts
Locations
- Milton Keynes
- United Kingdom
- Newington Library