Merlin Carpenter - The Opening

This book presents the work of London-based artist Merlin Carpenter. With essays by critic Caroline Busta and art historian George Baker, the book represents the final part of a series of exhibitions entitled, The Opening. These exhibitions were marked by the fact that all the paintings presented were produced at the galleries during the exhibition openings. Hundreds of photos of these opening events offer a fascinating view of the art world from 2007 to 2009. The paintings by the artist are also reproduced, as are numerous gallery invitations announcing Carpenter's referential, at times irreverent, politically-charged painting actions.

Contributors
Caroline Busta, George Baker

George Baker is Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of California, Los Angeles, and an editor at "October" magazine and October Books. He is the editor of "James Coleman" (MIT Press) and a frequent contributor to "Artforum."