Peggy Guggenheim & Frederick Kiesler : the story of art of this century
"The essays in this volume recount the formation of Peggy Guggenheim's art collection; reconstruct for the first time the plan and design of Art of This Century; analyze its place in Kiesler's long career in architecture, theater design, sculpture, and theories of perception; assemble the astonished reaction of the press; set the record straight for the first time with new evidence about Pollock's largest-ever painting, Mural (1943); and document the fifty-five exhibitions that Peggy organized at Art of This Century from 1942 to 1947. The publication is comprehensively illustrated, including color plates of a selection of Peggy's collection, Kiesler's drawings and designs, and numerous installation photographs of Art of This Century." "This book is essential reading and reference for all who are interested in the colorful biographies of two outstanding cultural figures of the twentieth century; in the history of art installation, collecting, and art dealing; in the embattled origins of the New York School; and in the history of art and design in general."--BOOK JACKET
Print Book, English, 2005
Hatje Cantz ; Art Books International [distributor], Ostfildern-Ruit, Portchester, 2005