Luc Tuymans: The Reality of the Lowest Rank A Vision of Central Europe - Hardcover

Luc Tuymans; Alison Gas; With A Contribution By Takashi Murakami

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9020989979 ISBN 13: 9789020989977

Publisher: Editions Lannoo, 2011

Synopsis

HardCover. Pages: 300 Publisher: Editions Lannoo sa This book is the official catalogue for the exhibition 'A Vision of Central Europe' that will be held at the concert hall in uges from the end of 2010 until January 23rd 2011. Luc Tuymans has selected the works of artists from East and Central Europe. dating from World War II until the present day. His fascination with Central Europe's eventful history has been translated into a highly personal exhibition. Some thirty refreshingly innovative artists from that region show work that displays a clear vision of society. Like Tuymans. they don't shy away from themes such as war. violence and trauma. The main text of the book is written by Alison Gas. curator of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). with a contribution by Takashi Murakami. one of the most important contemporary artists working today. With works by Pawe...

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About the Author:

Luc Tuymans (b.1958) is considered to be one of the most important and influential artists of his generation. In 2009 he was the curator of the exhibition The State of Things held in Brussels.

About this edition

• Publisher: Editions Lannoo
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 9020989979
• ISBN 13: 9789020989977
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300