Richard Minsky is known for his conceptual approach to the book as an art object. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theater performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career.
This is an artist's book, designed by Minsky with an autobiographical introduction and descriptive texts about each work. Not only a gorgeous picture book with over 100 full-color photographs, this volume informs the artworks with the evolution of the artist from a 13-year-old printer in 1960 to a leader of the Book Art Movement. It showcases Minsky's unique works in private and institutional collections as well as his editioned multiples.
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Richard Minsky's work is collected internationally by major museums and libraries. He is the founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City (1974), which has mounted over two hundred exhibitions during the past thirty-six years and offers a hundred classes and workshops. He has taught and lectured at many universities and art schools. In 2010 Yale University, repository of The Richard Minsky Archive, presented an exhibition of a half century of his work.
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Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2011, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The book art of Richard Minsky explores his journey and contributions to the field of book art, detailing his experiences as an artist, craftsman, and advocate. Minsky, who founded the Center for Book Arts in 1974, reflects on his unique approach to blending traditional crafts with contemporary artistic practice. The book highlights pivotal moments in his career, including his provocative reinterpretation of The Crisis of Democracy. By binding this text with leather, adorned with barbed wire, Minsky critically engages with its themes, transforming it into a multidimensional art piece that stimulates questions about freedom, governance, and the role of art in societal discourse.Minsky's narrative is underscored by a sense of community and collaboration, emphasising the importance of sharing knowledge among artists and craftsmen. He showcases his various pursuits, including music composition, scholarly book collecting, and his dedication to promoting early book artists whose legacies may have been overlooked. Minsky's work transcends conventional definitions, encouraging readers to consider book art as a confluence of various disciplines, where imagery, text, and material all contribute to a cohesive artistic vision. The book offers insights into the philosophical underpinnings of book art, particularly in response to cultural shifts driven by digital media. Minsky?s emphasis on the plural in book arts reflects a commitment to broadening the scope of artistic practice beyond mere illustration. This rich exploration of his career not only illuminates the evolution of book art but also serves as a testament to Minsky?s passion for fostering a vibrant artistic community. (LL). Artikel-Nr. Batch-FM742-LN-14881
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2011, 134pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. In very good condition. Artikel-Nr. 66026
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, USA
Zustand: New. A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist. Num Pages: 134 pages, 100 Colour. BIC Classification: AGB; AKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 796. . 2011. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9780807616062
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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 134 pp., bound in pictorial boards. Fine copy, profusely illustrated in colour. 27 x 21 cm. Artikel-Nr. JL/2026/0105/3
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Gebunden. Zustand: New. A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist.KlappentextrnrnExtraordinary sculptural bookworks and visual literature by a pioneering contemporary artist who changed the way people think about book. Artikel-Nr. 595027159
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