Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale

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Discover 'Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale', a brand new retrospective celebrating the groundbreaking work of renowned artist Barbara Chase-Riboud. This stunning publication, published in 2023 by Princeton University Press, explores the dynamic evolution of her artistic career from the 1950s to the present day. Known for her award-winning poetry and bestselling novels, Chase-Riboud is equally celebrated for her exceptional visual art, characterized by sculptural forms and intricate drawings found in prestigious museum collections worldwide.

Delve into Chase-Riboud's iconic Malcolm X series, where flowing cast bronze and braided fiber intersect to create thought-provoking masterpieces. This comprehensive account not only features forty remarkable sculptures but also includes previously unseen artworks, nearly twenty works on paper, selected poetry excerpts, and insights from an exclusive artist interview.

'Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale' invites readers to explore her meditations on form and memory while showcasing the rich tapestry of inspiration drawn from global art history and literature. With free shipping on this item, it’s an opportunity not to be missed. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691244648
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press


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A new retrospective of the work of trailblazing artist Barbara Chase-Riboud

Barbara Chase-Riboud is a bestselling novelist, an award-winning poet, and a renowned visual artist whose sculpture and drawings are in museum collections around the world. Among her best-known sculptural work is the Malcolm X series of flowing cast bronze forms combined with braided fibre elements. Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale traces this pioneering artist’s remarkable career from the 1950s to the present, providing the most comprehensive account of her important body of work to date.

The book features both celebrated and never-before-seen artworks that highlight Chase-Riboud’s groundbreaking contributions to contemporary sculpture. In addition to some forty sculptures, the book presents nearly twenty works on paper, a selection of Chase-Riboud’s poetry, and excerpts from an interview with the artist.

Exploring the many different aspects of Chase-Riboud’s artistic practice, Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale provides unprecedented insights into her meditations on form, memory, and monument, while revealing the rich array of inspiration she has drawn from global art history and literature.

Published in association with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.

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