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Anish Kapoor
The most comprehensive monograph on the celebrated sculptor
by David Anfam, with essays by Johanna Burton and Richard Deacon and an interview by Donna De Salvo
by David Anfam, with essays by Johanna Burton and Richard Deacon and an interview by Donna De Salvo
- GenresArtNonfiction
528 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1998
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June 28, 2023
I particularly like his reflective sculptures, the disturbing dark blood red ones, as well as the coiled ones that look like rotten meat. It’s also nice to see the many sculptures similar to but of course very different from Cloud Gate.
October 11, 2023
Some Pseuds Corner writing, but it's the gallery of pictures that people will be here for anyway.
March 24, 2016
A completely random find. The cover and sheer size of the book captivated my attention. What can I say, I'm attracted to big books. Especially when it's a sheer red, silky color, not that different from Anish Kapoor's autobiographic book cover.
His work and the diversity of techniques were inspiring to me, since I loved his take on altering space, the subtle scrapes with the absurb, the chaos and order, and his diverse usage of techniques and materials. Definitely a great artist, and hits my sweet spot when it comes to installation art.
I recommend at least a glance at his work, even if you can't bring yourself to read the essays, which were excellent as well.
His work and the diversity of techniques were inspiring to me, since I loved his take on altering space, the subtle scrapes with the absurb, the chaos and order, and his diverse usage of techniques and materials. Definitely a great artist, and hits my sweet spot when it comes to installation art.
I recommend at least a glance at his work, even if you can't bring yourself to read the essays, which were excellent as well.
March 26, 2015
I'm a sucker for writers who tell me about books on their subject's shelves. So a thank you to David Anfam for that. Other essays in the volume were less engaging.
I knew nothing of Kapoor before this volume though I was familiar with Chicago's Millennium Park Cloud Gate. I come away now knowing that 97% of his interior installations are not my cup of tea (I find them creepy and disconcerting, and, no, I don't care if that is what you think art is supposed to do.). I do like the bulk of his exterior pieces and exhibitions -- Could Gate, Taratantara, C Curve, etc.
I knew nothing of Kapoor before this volume though I was familiar with Chicago's Millennium Park Cloud Gate. I come away now knowing that 97% of his interior installations are not my cup of tea (I find them creepy and disconcerting, and, no, I don't care if that is what you think art is supposed to do.). I do like the bulk of his exterior pieces and exhibitions -- Could Gate, Taratantara, C Curve, etc.
June 6, 2012
Excellent biography of one of the most important artists of our generation. Highly recommended.
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