The book s publication coincides with a major exhibition organized jointly by the san francisco museum of art and the wiesbaden museum. She has also organized exhibitions of eva hesses studiowork as well as, most recently, an exhibition of the work of gabriel orozco, accompanied by the monograph gabriel orozco. Eva hesse studiowork hardcover 4 august 2009 by briony fer author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. These socalled testpieces were made in a wide range of materials, including latex, wiremesh, sculpmetal, wax, and cheesecloth. Hesse was born into a family of observant jews in hamburg, germany, on january 11, 1936. The fruitmarket gallerys 2009 edinburgh art festival exhibition was a solo presentation of the work of germanborn american artist eva hesse, a major figure in postwar art. Eva hesse studiowork fer, briony 97803004766 amazon. This book contains a comprehensive catalogue of the studiowork. Aug 06, 2009 eva hesse, studiowork at the fruitmarket gallery. Published on the occasion of the exhibition eva hesse studiowork, the fruitmarket gallery, edinburgh, 5 august 25 october 2009. Eva hesses distinctive processbased art exerted a powerful influence on minimalist artists of the 1960s and continues to inspire artists today. One of the first to work with synthetic materials like fiberglass, latex, and plastic, eva hesse is bestknown for her innovative sculptures, dubbed postminimalist for the time and style in which they were made. Sep 22, 2009 throughout her career, eva hesse 19361970 produced a significant number of small, experimental works alongside her largescale sculpture.
Oct 25, 2009 eva hesse studiowork edinburgh art festival exhibition 5 august 25 october 2009. The work led me to lucy lippards 1976 book, eva hesse. Fully illustrated, the book includes a catalogue raisonne of the studioworks and makes a significant contribution to hesse scholarship. The fruitmarket gallerys 2009 edinburgh art festival exhibition is a solo presentation of the work of germanborn american artist eva hesse. Eva hesse focuses on the body of criticism that has developed since the last major retrospective of hesses work, at the yale university art gallery in 1992. Rejuvenates antiform movement by using perishable materials sfgate eva hesse. Lucy was not only an art writer but had known eva quite well. Reacting to the rigidity and uniformity of minimalism, hesses sculptural forms appear soft, slack, and uneven, conveying a human. Like other artists of the 1960s, sculptor eva hesse 19361970 pushed the conceptual and technical limits of art. Eva hesse book chicago public library bibliocommons.
Argues that eva hesses 19361970 studioworks force us to ask fundamental questions, not just about what an. The focus of the exhibition provides an unprecedented opportunity to experience both recent surveys in a condensed format, exploring both of these powerful bodies of work that are finally receiving the critical attention they deserve. Curated by art historian briony fer and barry rosen, who handles the artists estate, the show makes a strong case for the importance of what. Eva hesse, germanborn american painter and sculptor known for using unusual materials such as rubber tubing, fibreglass, synthetic resins, cord, cloth, and wire.
It is the result of new research by renowned hesse scholar professor briony fer and is curated by fer and barry rosen, director of the estate of eva hesse. Where most books about eva hesse have looked at the largescale pieces, the new studiowork. Eva hesse 19361970 produced a significant number of small, experimental works alongside her largescale sculpture throughout her career. The director of eva hesse on why the documentary is long overdue. Eva hesse january 11, 1936 may 29, 1970 was a germanborn american sculptor known for her pioneering work in materials such as latex, fiberglass, and plastics. Jan 10, 2019 this pin was discovered by zinnia m lachance. Starr gallery, sol lewitt eva hesse, new york ny berkeley art museum pacific film archive, university of california, eva hesse studiowork, berkeley ca travelling exhibition. Gallerys 2009 edinburgh art festival exhibition is a solo presentation of the work of germanborn american artist eva hesse, a major figure in.
Untitled eva hesse minimalism, 1966 eva hesse, hesse. Hesse had a prolific yet short career, and her influence since her death at age 34 has been widespread. Eva hesse, studiowork at the fruitmarket gallery youtube. Looking at an artists workinprogress can be like reading their diary. Abby robinsoncourtesy of the fruitmarket gallery, edinburgh. The fruitmarket gallery has produced a major new publication to accompany eva hesse studiowork. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Studiowork at the berkeley art museum, guest cocurator briony fer coined a new term to indicate the gray zone between avowed artworks and inchoate or abandoned efforts. Studiowork, a solo presentation of the work of germanborn american artist eva hesse, a major figure in postwar art, is on display at the ago for a limited time. Studiowork, boston ma travelling exhibition craig f. Eva hesse was designed by hesses friends and colleagues sol lewitt and pat stier. Studiowork hardcover september 22, 2009 by briony fer author visit amazons briony fer page. Fruitmarket gallery camden arts centre fundacio antoni tapies art gallery of ontario berkeley art museum and pacific film archive.
Rather than considering them simply technical explorations, the art historian. Eva hesses studiowork edinburgh art festival exhibition ran from 5 august 25. In this book, briony fer argues that rather than being simply technical. Briony fer,eva hesse,fruit market gallery,camden arts centre,fundacio antoni tapies,art gallery of ontario,berkeley art museum and pacific film archive publisher.
Throughout her career, eva hesse 19361970 produced a significant number of small, experimental works alongside her largescale sculpture. But those who encounter her for the first time here may come away believing that eva hesse. Eva hesse studiowork edinburgh art festival exhibition 5 august 25 october 2009. Eva hesse eva hesse january 11, 1936 may 29, 1970, was a jewish germanborn american sculptor, known for her pioneering work in materials such as latex, fiberglass, and plastics. Eva hesse, studiowork at the fruitmarket gallery duration. Her books include on abstract art 1997, the infinite line 2004, and eva hesse. A major international conference which presents new interpretations of hesses work and.
Diaries by eva hesse, tamara bloomberg, paperback barnes. It is my main concern to go beyond what i know and what i can know. Studiowork takes the second way, and its certainly the less wrong. Eva hesse studiowork thursday 22 october 2009, 69pm and friday 23 october, 10am6pm. Studiowork, 1968 by eva hesse on curiator, the worlds biggest collaborative art collection. Studiowork is at the fruitmarket gallery, edinburgh 01 225 2383, from 5 august. Using industrial materials such as latex and fiberglass, she exploited their flexibility to produce works with an unsettling psychic and corporeal resonance.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Briony fer is the author of this new and very complete catalogue. Eva hesse, studiowork, fruitmarket gallery, edinburgh art. Eva hesse january 11, 1936 may 29, 1970, was a jewish germanborn american sculptor, known for her pioneering work in materials such as latex, fiberglass, and plastics. The book contains a comprehensive catalogue of the studiowork, including many new works that have never before been seen in public. This biography is from wikipedia under an attributionsharealike creative commons license. Some may turn to the past while others may express their expectations of the future, and though the viewer may see something beautiful, moving, or original in the artists work, there is a often a hidden weight of what motivated the maker to produce the piece. Argues that eva hesses 19361970 studioworks force us to ask fundamental questions, not just about what an artwork is, but about the work that art does in our culture. The pool of sources artists dip into for originality is a literal ocean of thoughts, actions, people, and ideals. The work of eva hesse 19361970, one of the greatest american artists of. Eva hesse s distinctive processbased art exerted a powerful influence on minimalist artists of the 1960s and continues to inspire artists today. American artist eva hesse 19361970 played a central role in the transformation of. First published in 1976 but long outofprint, this classic text is both an insightful critical analysis and a tribute to an artist. Neither simply preparatory nor necessarily finished, these workstermed studioworks by art historian and exhibition.
Throughout her career, eva hesse 19361970 produced a significant number of s. Her diaries and journals, which she kept for the entirety of her life, convey her anxieties, her feelings about family and friends, her quest to be an artist, and the complexities of living in the world. Mar 10, 2015 the pool of sources artists dip into for originality is a literal ocean of thoughts, actions, people, and ideals. Click download or read online button to get eva hesse book now. Gallerys 2009 edinburgh art festival exhibition is a solo presentation of the work of germanborn american artist eva hesse, a. Studiowork is on view at the ica through october 10, 2011.
It argues that these works force us to ask fundamental questions, not just what an artwork is, but about the work that art does in our culture. Eva hesse 19361970 is known for her sculptures that made innovative use of industrial and everyday materials. This means that it would find its way beyond my preconceptions. Eva hesse was designed by hesse s friends and colleagues sol lewitt and pat stier.
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