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This comprehensive monograph celebrates the acclaimed Philadelphia-based installation artist Alex Da Corte (born 1980), famed for his show-stopping 2021 Roof Garden Commission for the Met, As Long as the Sun Lasts. Da Corte’s Day-Glo works are distinctly rooted in traditional American arts and culture–tellingly, as a teenager he planned to become an animator for Disney–and the artist himself often appears in his films, impersonating iconic figures such as Popeye, the Statue of Liberty, Fred Rogers or Eminem. Throughout, the pop flavor of Da Corte’s aesthetics is mixed with a satirical existentialism: his works often combine sadness and effortless play, connecting our sense of self with consumer culture–from the films we watch to the objects we buy, give and throw away.
Published for a major retrospective at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark, and documenting all of his major works to date, Alex Da Corte: Mr. Remember matches the artist’s high-production, ultra-chromatic sensibility in its gorgeous production, with a three-color cloth binding, silver foil on the cover, a paperback volume sewn into the book and an abundance of riotous color throughout, with more than 100 pages of installation views from previous exhibitions.
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Experience the extraordinary and vibrant world of Alex Da Corte with his groundbreaking monograph, Alex Da Corte: Mr. Remember. Delve into the mind of this acclaimed Philadelphia-based installation artist and discover his hilarious and thought-provoking works that aim to alleviate the woes of modern life. As described by the New York Times, Da Corte's creations provide a unique blend of humor and therapy, offering a respite from the "exquisite pain" of our times.
This comprehensive retrospective showcases Da Corte's diverse body of work, including his stunning 2021 Roof Garden Commission for the Met, As Long as the Sun Lasts. Dive into the world of Day-Glo colors that are deeply rooted in American arts and culture, with Da Corte's teenage dream of becoming a Disney animator manifesting in his distinctive style. You'll even catch a glimpse of the artist himself, channeling renowned figures such as Popeye, the Statue of Liberty, Fred Rogers, and Eminem in his films.
At the core of Da Corte's creations lies a remarkable fusion of pop aesthetics and satirical existentialism. His works seamlessly blend moments of melancholy with effortless play, beckoning us to contemplate our sense of self in relation to consumer culture. From the movies we watch to the objects we acquire and discard, Da Corte's art challenges our perceptions and prompts us to question the world around us.
Alex Da Corte: Mr. Remember has been published to coincide with a major retrospective at the prestigious Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark. This visually stunning monograph brings Da Corte's high-production, ultra-chromatic sensibility to life through its exquisite design. The book features a three-color cloth binding, a dazzling silver foil cover, and a paperback volume seamlessly incorporated within its pages. Immerse yourself in over 100 pages of breathtaking installation views from previous exhibitions, allowing you to fully appreciate the intricacies of Da Corte's captivating art.
To embark on this extraordinary artistic journey and own a piece of Da Corte's brilliance, click here now.
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