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Book Synopsis: A New York Times best art book of 2021 “[A] gold mine of a book . . . Funny, biting, morbid, it’s a page-turner for sure.”—Holland Cotter, New York Times

Ray Johnson (1927–1995) was a renowned maker of meticulous collages whose works influenced movements including Pop Art, Fluxus, and Conceptual Art. Emerging from the interdisciplinary community of artists and poets at Black Mountain College, Johnson was extraordinarily adept at using social interaction as an artistic endeavor and founded a mail art network known as the New York Correspondence School.

Drawing on the vast collection of Johnson’s work at the Art Institute of Chicago, this volume gives new shape to our understanding of his artistic practice and features hundreds of pieces that include artist’s books, collages, drawings, mail art, and performance documentation. In keeping with Johnson’s democratic, rhizomatic, and antihierarchical ethos, this indispensable resource on the artist’s oeuvre contains 700 illustrations, many of them never before published, and twenty-one short essays by various contributors that allow readers to dip into and out of the book in a nonlinear manner.

Distributed for the Art Institute of ChicagoExhibition Schedule:Art Institute of Chicago (November 26, 2021–March 21, 2022)

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Experience the artistic brilliance of Ray Johnson with this captivating book, recognized as a New York Times best art book of 2021. The book is a gold mine of Johnson's meticulous collages, witty humor, and morbid charm. Written by Holland Cotter from the New York Times, it's a page-turner that will leave you mesmerized and wanting more.

Ray Johnson's influence on art movements such as Pop Art, Fluxus, and Conceptual Art can't be overstated. His artistic journey began at Black Mountain College, where he honed his skills and became a master of using social interaction as an artistic endeavor. With the founding of the New York Correspondence School, Johnson established a groundbreaking mail art network.

This volume, drawing from the extensive collection of Johnson's work at the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago, offers a fresh perspective on his artistic practice. It showcases hundreds of diverse pieces, including artist's books, stunning collages, expressive drawings, captivating mail art, and insightful performance documentation.

Embodying Johnson's democratic, rhizomatic, and antihierarchical ethos, this indispensable resource on the artist's oeuvre boasts a remarkable 700 illustrations, many of which have never been published before. Complementing the striking visuals are twenty-one short essays by various contributors, allowing readers to explore the book in a nonlinear manner.

Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into the genius of Ray Johnson. Immerse yourself in his mesmerizing world by getting your hands on this extraordinary book. Order now and broaden your horizons with an unparalleled journey through the art of one of the most influential artists of our time.

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