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John Wells: The Fragile Cell

Matthew Rowe; John Willis; John Wells; Tate Gallery st Ives

Synopsis:
John Wells (born 1907) was for many years a central figure in the group of St. Ives artists. Through his close friendship with Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Naum Gabo, Peter Lanyon, and others, he played a key role in establishing the town as a leading center for modern art during the postwar years. This publication -- the first to be devoted to the life and career of John Wells -- presents a long-overdue study of 48 of Wells's most important works, confirming his significance as a major figure of British Constructivism.

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Other editions: Softcover - 2008