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The first monograph on Venezuelan multimedia artist Arturo Herrera in nearly twenty years, this comprehensive book takes a deep look at his diverse body of work. This new publication highlights the breadth of Herrera’s practice from the start of his career to the present, showcasing painting, mixed media works on paper, photography, collage, glass, felt sculpture, and architectural interventions. For nearly thirty years, Herrera has investigated and contaminated the complex histories of abstraction. His approach to material—as both subject and object—simultaneously reveals and conceals fragments of pop culture and found images within layers of shape, color, and line. The resulting compositions conjure multiple associations, creating an open-ended, charged exchange between artist, artwork, and viewer. In addition to the rich plate section, this monograph includes a comprehensive exhibition history, essays by Valerie Smith and Scott Roben, and a conversation between Herrera and his good friend and fellow artist Josiah McElheny.
This monograph explores the multifaceted artistic career of Venezuelan multimedia artist Arturo Herrera, spanning from 1992 to 2024. The book delves into the breadth of Herrera's practice, showcasing his diverse output including painting, mixed media works on paper, photography, collage, glass, felt sculpture, and architectural interventions. For nearly three decades, Herrera has engaged with the histories of abstraction, using material as both subject and object to embed fragments of pop culture and found images within his layered compositions. The resulting works foster an open-ended dialogue between the artist, the artwork, and the viewer.
This monograph is positioned as the first comprehensive look at Arturo Herrera's work in nearly two decades, suggesting a significant contribution to the discourse surrounding his art. The inclusion of essays by established critics and a conversation with a fellow artist indicates an intention to engage with both scholarly and artistic communities. The focus on his thirty-year investigation into abstraction and his unique material approach points to a work that will be of interest to those studying contemporary art and the evolution of abstract practices. The book aims to foster a charged exchange, implying a reception that values viewer interpretation and engagement.
Page Count:
346
Publication Date:
2025-06-24
Publisher:
Radius Books
ISBN-13:
9798890180940
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