Paperback. Glenn Ligon (b. 1960) is one of the most significant American artists of his generation. Much of his work relates to abstract cxpressionism and minimalist painting, remixing formal characteristics to highlight the cultural and social histories of the time, such as the civil rights movement. This new book brings together artworks and other material Ligon references or work with which he shares certain affinities. The book illustrates works by Ligon and other artists - including Chris Ofili, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Lorna Simpson, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and Jasper Johns - accompanied by texts by Ligon, Francesco Manacorda, Alex Farquharson, and Gregg Bordowitz, and an anthology of some 20 texts selected/excerpted by Ligon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781849763561
Synopsis: Glenn Ligon (b. 1960) is one of the most significant American artists of his generation. Much of his work relates to abstract cxpressionism and minimalist painting, remixing formal characteristics to highlight the cultural and social histories of the time, such as the civil rights movement. This new book brings together artworks and other material Ligon references or work with which he shares certain affinities. The book illustrates works by Ligon and other artists—including Chris Ofili, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Lorna Simpson, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and Jasper Johns—accompanied by texts by Ligon, Francesco Manacorda, Alex Farquharson, and Gregg Bordowitz, and an anthology of some 20 texts selected/excerpted by Ligon.
About the Author:
Glenn Ligon is a New York–based artist whose work has been the subject of solo exhibitions worldwide. He has earned numerous awards, including the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship in 2003.
Francesco Manacorda is the artistic director of Tate Liverpool.
AlexFarquharson is the director of Nottingham Contemporary.
Gregg Bordowitz is a professor of film, video, new media, and animation at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Title: Glenn Ligon: Encounters and Collisions (...
Publisher: Tate Publishing, London
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Glenn Ligon (b1960) is one of the most significant American artists of his generation. Much of his work relates to abstract expressionism and minimalist painting, remixing formal characteristics to highlight the cultural and social histories of the time, such as the civil rights movement. The exhibition brings together artworks and other material he references in his own work and writings, or work with which he shares certain affinities. This publication is both a comprehensive exhibition catalogue, which fully illustrating all works in the exhibition from artists including Chris Ofili, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Lorna Simpson, Felix Gonzalez-Torres and Jasper Johns, accompanied by newly commissioned texts by Glenn Ligon, Francesco Manacorda, Alex Farquharson, and Gregg Bordowitz; and an anthology of around 20 texts selected/excerpted by Glenn Ligon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006607580
Book Description Condition: good. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD. Seller Inventory # PSG1849763569
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Faint cup-ring on front board. A little slight dust spotting on top edge. 250 x 190 mm. 284 pp. Published on the occasion of the exhibition featuring 45 artists referred to or of significance in Glenn Ligon's art. Includes work by Willem de Kooning, Andy Warhol, Adrian Piper, David Hammons, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Lorna Simpson, Steve McQueen and Zoe Leonard among others, as well as literary and critical texts, and new writings by Ligon, Gregg Bordowitz, Alex Farquharson and Francesco Manacorda. Book. Seller Inventory # 78695
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Book Description Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within. Seller Inventory # bk1849763569xvz189zvxacp
Book Description Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within. Seller Inventory # bk1849763569xvz189zvxgdd