Published on the occasion of the landmark exhibition at Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, this volume surveys the full career of Abstract Expressionist painter Franz Kline. Featuring 70 major works selected to represent the full range of Kline’s artistic achievements, the book traces his development from early figurative oil paintings to his final works in 1961. Paintings, drawings, sketches, and documentary materials—including personal notes and photographs—come together to illustrate Kline’s evolution as an artist, and pivotal breakthroughs in Abstract Expressionism. This comprehensive monograph offers deep insight into his.....
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A catalogue raisonné presenting Newman’s entire oeuvre—paintings, drawings, sculpture, graphics, lost and unfinished works, and ephemera. This text includes 32 black-and-white illustrations and 430 color illustrations, along with extensive provenance, exhibition, and publication histories, as well as a listing of the contents of the artist’s library at the time of his death. It offers a comprehensive exploration and tribute to Barnett Newman’s legacy as a major figure in Abstract Expressionism. In addition to full-color reproductions of all of Newman’s works, this text is supplemented with essays on the artist.....
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A visual analysis of 30 urban landscapes focusing on designs for collective public spaces, including industrial areas, waterfronts, and infrastructures. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, plans, elevations, and technical details. Text in English and Spanish. Scarce.

Condition: Good, with light edgewear and scuffing to covers; Vol. 1 has a top right corner bump visible on most pages; Vol. II has a large dent/bump at top of spine; name in pen to first page of both books.
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A limited edition project of 50 copies containing twelve selected BLESS lookbooks bound together by a BLESS N° 43 handle. The multifunctional metal handle/keychain is covered in braided leather. It opens and closes with a clip fastening, and can be used for carrying keys, shopping bags and other items. Since 2004, all BLESS lookbooks have been published within existing magazines, allowing the spread of ideas and projects into broader fields. This project brings together twelve such lookbooks, celebrating BLESS’s focus not only on fashion but also on art, design.....
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With over one hundred previously unpublished images, Wilfried Dechau presents a comprehensive catalog of Jürg Conzett’s seven bridges at Trutg dil Flem. These bridges, located in the mountainous area of Flims, Switzerland, are a testament to Conzett's expertise in civic engineering. Each bridge employs distinct construction and architectural techniques, influenced by the geographical features of its location. Conzett’s designs bring architectural elements into harmony with the natural beauty of the mountain trail, offering the reader an intimate view of both the striking bridges and the stunning wilderness surrounding them. Out.....
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A thorough exploration of two seminal works in the career of Le Corbusier's protégé José Oubrerie: the parish church of Saint-Pierre and The Miller House. With extensive collections of previously unpublished drawings, documents, and photographs, these studies serve as a testament to Oubrerie’s unique architectural trajectory, shaped by Le Corbusier’s legacy and creative influence. Oubrerie joined Corbusier's studio in 1957 at the age of 25, working there for several years. At the time of his death in 2024, he was Corbusier's last living apprentice.

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The second issue of White Columns' occasional in-house journal, The W.C., focuses on two exhibitions from White Columns’ own archive, reconsidering past events in its history. Through a collection of writings, photographs, and news articles, this issue accompanies the reconstructive exhibition, providing further insight into Noise Fest (1981) and Speed Trials (1983), two now-notable events from White Columns' concert series. This issue features contributions from Thurston Moore, former White Columns Associate Director Tom Solomon, and an interview with former White Columns Director Josh Baer.

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Accompanying an exhibition of the same name, Trade is the first publication of White Columns, New York's oldest alternative art space, occasional in-house journal, The W.C.. The 2005 exhibition centered around the act of artists swapping artworks. As such, this first issue contains anecdotal accounts from the participating artists, sharing their experiences swapping their works. This issue includes writing from artist Rita Ackermann, AA Bronson, Deborah Kass, Richard Kern and more.

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Titled after Sven Berlin's notable 1962 book, this group exhibition explores the tension between progressive modernity and romantic knowledge. The collection ties together works from artists spanning the early twentieth century to the present day, examining the influence of folklore, mysticism, mythology, and the occult on the development of modernism and surrealism in British art practices. The exhibition includes works by artists such as Cecil Collins, Paul Nash, Graham Sutherland, Bryan Wynter, Simon Periton, and more. It is accompanied by contributions from over fifteen writers, including Brian Dillon, Philip.....
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This collection of Fukase's work revolves around the raven as an anthropomorphic form used to explore themes of solitude and loss. With 62 black-and-white photographs, many taken from a train window on Fukase’s return to his hometown after a divorce, these images utilize the ominous symbolism of ravens, interspersed with other subjects, to imbue the photographs with emotional impact and dark charm. So potent are these works that they are widely considered an impactful part of Japanese postwar photography.

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Focusing on the fashion photography of Viviane Sassen, this photobook brings together 17 years of her work in the fashion world and features over 200 full-color images from campaigns with Adidas, Miu Miu, The New York Times Magazine, i-D, and more. Out of print.

Condition: Very Good, with some rubbing and light soiling to the front and back covers, along with tiny corner bumps to two corners of the front cover and one of the back cover.
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A case study on the collaborative project between clay builder Martin Rauch and Zurich architect Roger Bolshauser, The Rauch House is regarded as an exemplary model of clay architecture, showcasing clay’s unique ecological, organic, and aesthetic qualities. Constructed entirely of soil excavated from the site on which it is built, the resulting text explores the techniques used to create a contemporary building through archaic building methods and clay in all its forms. Text in English and German. Out of print.

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These anthologies from Pilot Press explore various stages of queerness, the first three issues of this six-part series include Loneliness (Not Here: A Queer Anthology of Loneliness), Joy (Over There: A Queer Anthology of Joy), and Rage (A Queer Anthology of Rage). Each issue is a collection of poets, activists, writers, and artists shedding light on contemporary queer lives and responding to questions such as: What does it mean to be lonely? How do queer people imagine or experience joy and rage? Contributors include AA Bronson, Olivia Laing.....
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