Close
(0) items
You have no items in your shopping cart.
All Categories
    Filters
    Preferences
    Search

    Dear .... Selected Letters from Brian O'Doherty 1970s to 2018

    €20.00
    This book of fifty letters, the majority never published before, span the sixty year career of the artist, critic, arts administrator, filmmaker, and novelist Brian O'Doherty. In his own words to friends, critics, curators and scholars, they provide a unique insight into the thinking processes of an internationally renowned artist.
    ISBN: 9781916468207
    AuthorBrenda Moore-McCann
    Pub Date28/09/2018
    BindingPaperback
    Pages173
    AvailabilityCurrently out of stock. If available, delivery is usually 5-10 working days.
    Availability: Out of Stock

    Brian O'Doherty is a unique figure internationally.As conveyed vividly in this book of letters, his career has been conducted by two distinct personae, Brian O'Doherty, a pioneer of Conceptual Art and Patrick Ireland (1972-2008), an early installation artist.The tone of the letters varies according to whom he is writing but they are always erudite and witty and give a special insight into a multifaceted and unusual practice.The immediacy and intimacy of the personal letter is frequently enlivened by the inclusion of occasional drawings, hand-written notes and comments on current social and political events. The letters also document, often for the first time, the background to many series of works such as the Rope Drawing installations from 1973 to the present. As such they provide insights into one of the most important periods of change in art history.

    Write your own review
    • Only registered users can write reviews
    *
    *
    • Bad
    • Excellent
    *
    *
    *

    Brian O'Doherty is a unique figure internationally.As conveyed vividly in this book of letters, his career has been conducted by two distinct personae, Brian O'Doherty, a pioneer of Conceptual Art and Patrick Ireland (1972-2008), an early installation artist.The tone of the letters varies according to whom he is writing but they are always erudite and witty and give a special insight into a multifaceted and unusual practice.The immediacy and intimacy of the personal letter is frequently enlivened by the inclusion of occasional drawings, hand-written notes and comments on current social and political events. The letters also document, often for the first time, the background to many series of works such as the Rope Drawing installations from 1973 to the present. As such they provide insights into one of the most important periods of change in art history.