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Book Synopsis: The evolution of Alex Katz: nearly 80 years of restless innovation in portraiture and landscape across painting, works on paper and sculpture
Across decades of intense creative production, Alex Katz has sought to capture a state of “absolute awareness” in paint. Whether evoking a glancing exchange between friends or a shaft of light filtered through trees, he has aimed to create a record of “quick things passing,” compressing the flux of everyday life into a condensed burst of optical perception. Published on the occasion of the artist’s first US career retrospective in more than 30 years, Alex Katz: Gathering offers a definitive account of Katz’s artistic project, demonstrating both its marked coherence and restless evolution. Generously illustrated, the book features the full breadth of the artist’s work across mediums and formats, from intimate sketches of riders on the New York City subway in the late 1940s to the rapturous, monumentally scaled landscapes that have dominated his recent production.
Essays by artists, writers and art historians offer fresh, authoritative overviews of the artist’s practice alongside more focused considerations of specific facets of his art, including his flower paintings, collages, prints, freestanding “cutouts” and set design collaborations with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. A sourcebook of historical reviews, essays and poems rounds out the volume, which offers an overdue reassessment of the artist’s oeuvre.
Alex Katz (born 1927) is one of America’s most iconic and prolific artists. His work has been the subject of more than 250 solo exhibitions and 500 group exhibitions since 1951 and can be found in over 100 public collections worldwide.
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Experience the artistic brilliance of Alex Katz with his latest masterpiece, Gathering. This stunning book takes you on a journey through nearly 80 years of Katz's restless innovation in portraiture and landscape. From paintings to sculpture, this comprehensive collection showcases Katz's ability to capture "quick things passing" in a state of absolute awareness. Be prepared to be captivated by the compressed burst of optical perception that Katz brings to life on each page.
Alex Katz: Gathering is not just a book, it's a testament to Katz's unparalleled artistic project. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply appreciate beauty, this book offers a definitive account of Katz's work, showcasing both its marked coherence and restless evolution. Dive into the full breadth of Katz's creative genius as the book delves into his intimate sketches, iconic flower paintings, collages, prints, and mesmerizing landscapes. This is a rare opportunity to witness the remarkable progression of an artist who continues to push boundaries.
What sets Alex Katz: Gathering apart is the unique perspective it offers. With essays by renowned artists, writers, and art historians, you'll gain fresh, authoritative insights into Katz's practice. Delve deeper into his art as these experts provide overviews and focused considerations of specific facets of his work. Uncover the underlying meaning behind his flower paintings, marvel at his freestanding "cutouts," and discover the magic of his set design collaborations with the Paul Taylor Dance Company.
Don't miss out on this invaluable sourcebook of historical reviews, essays, and poems that round out the volume. Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, Alex Katz: Gathering is a long-overdue reassessment of an artist's oeuvre that will leave you inspired and in awe. Take the opportunity to own this masterpiece and delve into the world of one of America's most iconic and prolific artists. Order your copy today!
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