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Seen, Written

Selected Essays

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Curator and historian Klaus Kertess has been a pivotal figure in the art world since founding the Bykert Gallery in 1966, where he represented notable artists like Chuck Close and Brice Marden. He later curated the influential 1995 Whitney Biennial, emphasizing that the exhibition sought to embed meaning within formal value, highlighting the importance of sensuousness in art. Over the decades, Kertess has adapted to the evolving art landscape, curating provocative shows and writing critical essays on artists who challenge and engage him. His literary contributions include short stories collected in "South Brooklyn Casket Company." This volume compiles Kertess' critical writings from the past 30 years, featuring reflections on artists such as Agnes Martin, Joan Mitchell, and Chris Ofili. Each essay is paired with full-color reproductions of the discussed works, offering a unique opportunity to experience art through the perspective of a dedicated and insightful observer.

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Seen, Written, Klaus Kertess

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Titul
Seen, Written
Podtitul
Selected Essays
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydání
2010
Vazba
měkká
Počet stran
220
ISBN10
0980024293
ISBN13
9780980024296
Série
Anotace
Curator and historian Klaus Kertess has been a pivotal figure in the art world since founding the Bykert Gallery in 1966, where he represented notable artists like Chuck Close and Brice Marden. He later curated the influential 1995 Whitney Biennial, emphasizing that the exhibition sought to embed meaning within formal value, highlighting the importance of sensuousness in art. Over the decades, Kertess has adapted to the evolving art landscape, curating provocative shows and writing critical essays on artists who challenge and engage him. His literary contributions include short stories collected in "South Brooklyn Casket Company." This volume compiles Kertess' critical writings from the past 30 years, featuring reflections on artists such as Agnes Martin, Joan Mitchell, and Chris Ofili. Each essay is paired with full-color reproductions of the discussed works, offering a unique opportunity to experience art through the perspective of a dedicated and insightful observer.