Anish Kapoor [Signed book by the artist]

David Anfam, Donna De Salvo, Johanna Burton and Richard Deacon, Anish Kapoor, London: Phaidon Press, 2009

528 pages; encased in a glossy maroon/scarlet unblemished dustjacket, embossed to create a glass-like appearance, reminiscent of Kapoor's sculptural works
11.25 x 10 x 2.25 in (28.7 x 25.5 x 5.5 cm)

Signed by Anish Kapoor on the half-title page.

This book is a definitive and extensive monograph that delves into over three decades of one of the most influential sculptors of our time. The book explores over three decades of the artist’s groundbreaking work. The book features contributions from notable art historians and critics:
David Anfam: An esteemed art historian and critic, Anfam provides in-depth analysis of Kapoor's artistic evolution.
Johanna Burton: A critic and art historian based in New York, Burton offers insightful essays that contextualize Kapoor's work within contemporary art discourse.
Richard Deacon: An internationally acclaimed British sculptor and 1987 Turner Prize recipient, Deacon contributes his perspective on Kapoor's influence in the field of sculpture.
Donna De Salvo: As Chief Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, De Salvo engages in a comprehensive interview with Kapoor, shedding light on his creative process and philosophies.

Anish Kapoor is one of the world's most prominent artists, as the creator of popular public sculptures around the globe, including Cloud Gate (2004, Millennium Park, Chicago), Mirror (2006, Rockefeller Center, New York) and Tarantara (1999-2000, Gateshead and Naples) and the recipient of numerous international awards, including the Turner Prize (1991).

The monograph spans 528 pages and is richly illustrated with hundreds of full-colour images, including sketches and technical diagrams from Kapoor's most ambitious projects. In a range of materials, from the traditional (alabaster, sandstone) to the high-tech (polished steel, PVC), Kapoor's unique vocabulary of natural shapes and abstract forms has changed the course of contemporary sculpture. It also features an extensive chronology detailing the artist's life, accompanied by snapshots, sketches, and previously unpublished ephemera.

This is a signed copy. A signed copy of this monograph holds significant value for collectors and admirers of Kapoor's work, serving as both a comprehensive resource on his artistic journey and a cherished collectible.

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