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Discover the world of contemporary art and nature with Richard Long's 'Many Rivers to Cross', a comprehensive collection that beautifully encapsulates the artist's illustrious career. For over 50 years, Richard Long has been a pioneer in land art, taking sculpture beyond traditional studio confines and integrating it with the natural landscape. This stunning 400-page hardcover book, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2022, showcases an extensive overview of his work from the late 1960s to the present day, making it a must-have for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.
'Many Rivers to Cross' features an array of Long's artistic expressions including walks, photographs, text works, large installations, mud works, and drawings. Some pieces are previously unpublished, alongside celebrated projects that have defined his artistic journey. The book includes insightful 'back stories' by Long himself, which offer a deeper understanding of his creative processes and the exploration of landscapes around the globe.
Engage with the essence of Richard Long's art as you read about his dialogues with renowned composer Nitin Sawhney and curator Alkistis Dimaki. Documenting his installations showcased in prestigious museums and galleries, this volume is a celebration of nature, art, and human experience. Perfect for art lovers looking to enrich their collections with unique works highlighting the intersection of nature and artistic expression.
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: 9780500971208. Year: 2022. Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd. Pages: 400.
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: 9780500971208
Year: 2022
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 400
Description:
Richard Long has been at the forefront of land art for more than half a century. A pioneer of conceptual practices in the 1960s, his expanded approach to sculpture has consistently taken the medium out of the studio into the natural world and around the globe, using time, space, distance, navigation, perception, the elements and the geological forces that have shaped the landscape around us as both his tools and his vocabulary.
Many Rivers to Cross is a thorough overview of Long's career, selected by the artist himself and spanning the late 1960s to the present day. It covers his practice in all its forms - walks, photographs, text works, large installations, mud works and drawings, including some early unpublished works as well as many seminal and celebrated projects.
A number of short 'back stories' written by Long not only provide insight into the context and creation of key works, but also evoke the sense of freedom and adventure of an epic journey across foreign landscapes. Texts include a recent conversation between Long and internationally acclaimed composer and musician Nitin Sawhney; a dialogue about the recreation of Muddy Water Circle (1994) at Frieze Masters in London with Lisson Gallery in 2013; and a discussion with curator Alkistis Dimaki on the occasion of the presentation of Athens Slate Line at the Acropolis, Athens, in summer 2020. The book also includes documentation of works presented internationally in museums and galleries.
Using earth, rocks, sticks and other natural materials and forces ranging from water and gravity to clouds and constellations of stars, o
'Many Rivers to Cross' features an array of Long's artistic expressions including walks, photographs, text works, large installations, mud works, and drawings. Some pieces are previously unpublished, alongside celebrated projects that have defined his artistic journey. The book includes insightful 'back stories' by Long himself, which offer a deeper understanding of his creative processes and the exploration of landscapes around the globe.
Engage with the essence of Richard Long's art as you read about his dialogues with renowned composer Nitin Sawhney and curator Alkistis Dimaki. Documenting his installations showcased in prestigious museums and galleries, this volume is a celebration of nature, art, and human experience. Perfect for art lovers looking to enrich their collections with unique works highlighting the intersection of nature and artistic expression.
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: 9780500971208. Year: 2022. Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd. Pages: 400.
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: 9780500971208
Year: 2022
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 400
Description:
Richard Long has been at the forefront of land art for more than half a century. A pioneer of conceptual practices in the 1960s, his expanded approach to sculpture has consistently taken the medium out of the studio into the natural world and around the globe, using time, space, distance, navigation, perception, the elements and the geological forces that have shaped the landscape around us as both his tools and his vocabulary.
Many Rivers to Cross is a thorough overview of Long's career, selected by the artist himself and spanning the late 1960s to the present day. It covers his practice in all its forms - walks, photographs, text works, large installations, mud works and drawings, including some early unpublished works as well as many seminal and celebrated projects.
A number of short 'back stories' written by Long not only provide insight into the context and creation of key works, but also evoke the sense of freedom and adventure of an epic journey across foreign landscapes. Texts include a recent conversation between Long and internationally acclaimed composer and musician Nitin Sawhney; a dialogue about the recreation of Muddy Water Circle (1994) at Frieze Masters in London with Lisson Gallery in 2013; and a discussion with curator Alkistis Dimaki on the occasion of the presentation of Athens Slate Line at the Acropolis, Athens, in summer 2020. The book also includes documentation of works presented internationally in museums and galleries.
Using earth, rocks, sticks and other natural materials and forces ranging from water and gravity to clouds and constellations of stars, o