Jacquelin Fahey Protest Paintings
Gow Langsford
Format: Exhibition Catalogue
Publisher: Gow Langsford
Essay: Kirsty Baker
Size: 185 × 240mm
Extent: 56 pages including cover
Cover: 270gsm Colorplan with foil detailing to front cover and rear logo
Paper: 120gsm ARCO Print Offset Digital throughout
Binding: Perfect bound
Printing: Digital full colour in Aotearoa New Zealand
Published to accompany Protest Paintings, a major survey exhibition of the work of Jacqueline Fahey, this catalogue brings together works spanning more than seven decades of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most significant painters. From her earliest works of the 1950s through to recent paintings, the publication traces a practice defined by its intellectual rigour, social engagement, and unwavering commitment to truth-telling.
Best known for her depictions of domestic life, motherhood, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships, Fahey's work has consistently examined wider political and social realities. Richly illustrated throughout, the catalogue includes a new essay by art historian, curator, and writer Kirsty Baker, providing critical context to an exhibition that celebrates the enduring relevance and vitality of Fahey's remarkable career.
The catalogue pairs refined production with understated materiality. The cover is printed on 270gsm Colorplan Real Grey stock, allowing the foil detailing on the front cover and rear logo to stand in sharp contrast against the uncoated surface. The metallic finish introduces a subtle sense of occasion while preserving the tactile quality of the paper.
Internally, the 120gsm ARCO Print Offset Digital stock provides a smooth, uncoated surface that reproduces Fahey's distinctive colour palette and painterly detail with clarity and consistency. Perfect bound with a printed spine, the catalogue offers a clean, contemporary presentation that complements the exhibition while remaining durable enough for ongoing reference.