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Not Vital
Sculpture
ISBN: 9788857246147
(HB - EN)
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Not Vital (born 1948) is widely considered one of the most radical voices in the world of contemporary sculpture. This monograph aims to provide an overview of his remarkable five-decades-long career, serving as an indispensable reference point for those who want to learn about the artist's sculptural and architectural practices.
The volume begins with a thematic analysis of Vital's work, delineating five key components (Transformation; Dreams, Experiences and Identity; Humor; Nature, Animals and Folklore; Materiality and Sculptural-ness). Ten chapters follow, all of which are titled after the different places in which Vital has lived and worked throughout his lifetime. The largest portion of the book consists of a chronological, descriptive catalog of 455 sculptures and related artworks. This central section is accompanied by a generous selection of Vital's previously unpublished drawings and writings, as well as archival photographs and technical drawings.
"Painter, sculptor, house builder, designer, explorer, philanthropist, bon vivant - the Swiss artist Not Vital sees the universe in his own singular and most elegant way."
-Andrew O'Hagan, New York Times Style Magazine
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