Christian Boltanski

Klappentext A illuminating look at the affecting work of one of France's premier artists. 'These pictures convey the haunting theatricals of Boltanski's work, while the expansive interview and autobiographical writings make for interesting reading. One for the coffee table.' (Attitude) 'The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about.' (Artforum) 'The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art.' (Time Out) 'A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists.' (The Sunday Times) 'Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment.' (The Art Book) Zusammenfassung A illuminating look at the affecting work of one of France's premier artists. ...

Product details

• Authors: Christian Boltanski, Tamar Garb, Donald Kuspit, Georges Perec, Didier Semin
• Assisted by: Melvyn Bragg (Editor)
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.09.1997
• EAN: 9780714836584
• ISBN: 978-0-7148-3658-4
• Dimensions: 255 mm x 290 mm x 17 mm
• Series: Contemporary Artists; Contemporary artists series; F A COMTEMP ART; Contemporary artists series; Contemporary Artists; FINE ART COMTEM
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art