{"product_id":"jason-polan-the-post-office","title":"Jason Polan: The Post Office","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of whimsical mail art sent to and from the late illustrator known for his playful sketches and line drawings, with contributions from Marcel Dzama, Stefan Marx and more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume engages with the broader artistic practice of artist and illustrator Jason Polan, famous for his ink sketches of the city's people and places, as collected in the cult favorite tome \u003ci\u003eEvery Person in New York\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Post Office\u003c\/i\u003e collects a body of materials Polan exchanged through the mail with friends, fans and penpals, as well as the artwork that he in turn received, often whimsical drawings and short text works. In gathering the material, the project reflects on Polan's affinity for the US Postal Service and his commitment to mail art as a means to build networks and make connections--a practice he maintained over many years with both friends and strangers alike. The result is a new perspective on Polan's legacy, highlighted through an exchange that is playful and often touching, the contours of which offer an expanded portrait of the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Polan\u003c\/b\u003e (1982-2020) was a Michigan-born, New York City-based artist and illustrator known for his humorous and prolific output, sketching strangers, art-world figures, celebrities, friends, objects and the things he spotted on his many museum visits. His illustrations have appeared in \u003ci\u003eMetropolis Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eARTnews\u003c\/i\u003e and his books have generated wide acclaim. His work also appeared in a regular column in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and on apparel in a collaboration with Uniqlo. His books include \u003ci\u003eEvery Person in New York\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEvery Piece of Art in the Museum of Modern Art\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christina Tosi, Jason Polan, Jason Fulford, Marcel Dzama, Rich Jacobs, Stefan Marx, Barry McGee, Richard McGuire, Alec Soth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47286613803244,"sku":"9780894391033","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780894391033.jpg?v=1770453832","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/jason-polan-the-post-office","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}