"The conditions for a life of passion were there, but I had to destroy them in order to salvage them." --Alighiero Boetti, 1969 Through previously unpublished works, this book offers a sophisticated portrait of a man who first and foremost was a philosopher of depth, subtlety and irony. Alighiero e Boetti invented and reinvented the world via the freest of artistic intervention, ever subverting its conventions. Included are his graphite reproductions of magazine covers from 1986, his postal works and his always astonishing ...
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"The conditions for a life of passion were there, but I had to destroy them in order to salvage them." --Alighiero Boetti, 1969 Through previously unpublished works, this book offers a sophisticated portrait of a man who first and foremost was a philosopher of depth, subtlety and irony. Alighiero e Boetti invented and reinvented the world via the freest of artistic intervention, ever subverting its conventions. Included are his graphite reproductions of magazine covers from 1986, his postal works and his always astonishing maps.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine. an instance of light speckling to front cover. Grey illustrated boards w/ red printing & black printing. 93 pgs w/ color illustrations. Text in English & Italian. Clean, bright, tight copies of this edition.
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Fine Condition. No Jacket, As Issued. 93 pages, with 47 illustrations, 40 of which are in color. Monograph on the influential conceptual and Arte Povera Italian artist Alighiero e Boetti (1940-1996). Two essays in Italian and English contextualize the works that are beautifully and elegantly reproduced in full color. This book was published in connection with the Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York NY exhibition of the artist's works in 2004. Selected exhibition histories and bibliographies offer the scholar additional reference. Fine condition--no dustjacket, as issued.
