Yayoi Kusama : A Retrospective

Yayoi Kusama : A RetrospectiveImmerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Yayoi Kusama with 'Yayoi Kusama: A Retrospective'. This exquisite book, authored by Stephanie Rosenthal and published by Prestel Publishing, serves as an essential companion to the groundbreaking European retrospective exhibition held at Gropius Bau. Spanning over 80 years of the legendary Japanese artists work, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Kusamas influential oeuvre, featuring 352

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Yayoi Kusama with 'Yayoi Kusama: A Retrospective'. This exquisite book, authored by Stephanie Rosenthal and published by Prestel Publishing, serves as an essential companion to the groundbreaking European retrospective exhibition held at Gropius Bau. Spanning over 80 years of the legendary Japanese artist’s work, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Kusama’s influential oeuvre, featuring 352 vibrant pages that delve into her iconic paintings, innovative sculptures, and immersive environments. Readers will discover unique insights into Kusama's life and her lesser-known contributions to the art scene in Europe and Germany, showcasing her unwavering commitment to political and social justice. This publication includes a rich selection of images and archival documents along with in-depth essays by esteemed experts from various fields, analyzing her profound impact on fashion, film, art marketing, and publishing. Whether you’re an art lover, researcher, or a casual reader, this monumental retrospective will deepen your understanding of Yayoi Kusama’s artistic journey, her performances, installations, and groundbreaking series. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this is a must-have addition to your art book library. This product is in brand new condition and measures 220 x 280 mm. We are happy to combine shipping. With Smartfox NZ, you can trust that your purchase is safe, as we are a NZ-owned business located in Auckland, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duty, or tax. Enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience today.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 220 x 280 mm
Pages: 352

Author: Stephanie Rosenthal Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 30-04-2021

This book accompanies Yayoi Kusama’s first major European retrospective exhibition, offering a comprehensive overview of the Japanese artist’s influential oeuvre, which spans more than eighty years. The companion to the groundbreaking new retrospective at the Gropius Bau, this publication examines Kusama’s life and work through wholly original insights by leading experts. The book traces the development of Kusama’s creative output from her early paintings and accumulative sculptures to her immersive environments, as well exploring her lesser-known artistic activity in Europe and Germany in particular. It illuminates Kusama’s commitment to political and social issues in Europe, the US and Japan. A diverse selection of images and archival documents feature alongside texts by authors from different theoretical backgrounds. Essays discuss Kusama’s accomplishments in the worlds of fashion, film, art marketing and publishing. They focus on her engagement with different artistic spheres and offer genre-specific observations about her performances, installations and painting series. As panoramic and fascinating as its subject, this monumental retrospective guides viewers interested in Kusama towards a deeper understanding of her creative trajectory and of the breadth of her extraordinary career.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.