Terry Winters: Signal to Noise - Paintings and Drawings 1998-2008
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Author Description
Over the centuries, glass has been relegated to a limited number of uses and contexts. It has taken great effort and imagination to free this material from the clichés imprisoning it. This book offers an in-depth view on those artists who have dared to push glass beyond its conventional uses, the results of which have been astonishing, exceptionally original and innovative. These artists are: Josef Albers, Arman, Jean Arp, Barbara Bloom, Louise Bourgeois, Sergio Bovenga, Daniel Buren, Lawrence Carroll, Csar, Soyeon Cho, Tony Cragg, Marie Louise Ekman, Jan Fabre, Lucio Fontana, Francesco Gennari, Dan Graham, Richard Hamilton, Mona Hatoum, Hye Rim Lee, Charlotte Hodes, Mimmo Jodice, Marya Kazoun, Joseph Kosuth, Jannis Kounellis, Raimund Kummer, Federica Marangoni, Orlan, Jean Michel Othoniel, Luca Pancrazzi, Anne Peabody, Giuseppe Penone, Anton Pevsner, Bettina Pousttchi, Robert Rauschenberg, Man Ray, Rene Rietmeyer, Silvano Rubino, Sandro Sergi, Kiki Smith, Jana Sterbak, Lino Tagliapietra, Koen Vanmechelen, Fred Wilson, Kimiko Yoshida and Chen Zhen.
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THE THESIS
This book explores the innovative use of glass as an artistic medium by a diverse group of contemporary artists. It delves into how these artists have challenged conventional perceptions and applications of glass, transforming it into a primary material for astonishing and original works. The volume showcases the results of their daring explorations, highlighting the material's potential beyond its traditional roles.
THE SCOPE MAP
- An in-depth examination of artists who have pushed the boundaries of glass as an artistic medium.
- Showcases innovative and original works created with glass.
- Features a comprehensive list of contributing artists including Josef Albers, Louise Bourgeois, Daniel Buren, Tony Cragg, Lucio Fontana, Dan Graham, Richard Hamilton, Mona Hatoum, Joseph Kosuth, Jean Michel Othoniel, Giuseppe Penone, Robert Rauschenberg, Man Ray, Kiki Smith, and Fred Wilson.
- Explores the liberation of glass from its conventional uses and clichés.
- Contextualizes the artistic use of glass within a historical and innovative framework.
- Includes works from the exhibition "Terry Winters ..." at the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book serves as a catalogue for an exhibition focused on the artistic use of glass. The collection of artists featured suggests a broad survey of contemporary figures who have engaged with the material in groundbreaking ways. The exhibition context implies a curated selection intended to demonstrate the evolution and innovation within glass art.
Page Count:
167
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Irish Museum of Modern Art
ISBN-10:
8881587432
ISBN-13:
9788881587438
Non-Fiction
Art
Glass Art
Contemporary Art
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