Marking the 100th anniversary of Lucian Freud's birth, a substantial release of original work on him, including interviews with notable contemporary artists.
Lucian Freud (1922-2011) was one of the twentieth century's best figurative painters. He created works that continue to inspire contemporary artists to this day, thanks to his unrelenting eye and unwavering commitment to his work. 
Freud's career, which spanned nearly 70 years, was frequently eclipsed by his biography and notoriety. This book re-examines his paintings using a variety of novel methodologies. Texts by a diverse range of emerging and known international writers discuss subjects ranging from the compositional echoes of old master paintings in Freud's works to the contextualization of his practice in 1980s Britain's class battles. Leading modern painters such as Tracey Emin and Chantal Joffe provide illuminating evidence to Freud's relevance today throughout the book.
This publication commemorates Freud's 100th birthday and coincides with the first major exhibition of his work in ten years. It introduces Freud to a new generation of scholars and enthusiasts by presenting new perspectives on his work, emphasizing his ongoing international significance.