H C Westermann (83 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Published for two Westermann exhibitions: November 26, 1968 - January 12, 1969, L.A. County Museum of Art and January 25 - March 2, 1969, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL. Clean and tightly bound with fine plates and contents. Slight smudging, minimal fading to the spine and slight edge wear to the covers, otherwise near fine. …

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. H. C. Westermann: Anchor Clanker. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Photo frontispiece of Westermann. Clean, bright, and unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A new consideration of the playful and unsettling sculptures of H. C. Westermann, guiding figure of American conceptualism and craft An acrobat, carpenter, railroad repairman, and two-time naval war veteran, sculptor H. C. Westermann (19221981) rose to prominence in Chicago in the 1950s with new forms inspired by his personal experiences. This overdue reassessment of an understudied artist includes stunning new photographs of Westermann's intricate and exceptionally crafted sculptures throughout his career. New essays by Giampaolo Bianconi and Thea Liberty Nichols explore his nonconformist attitudes about masculinity and his intense response to the horrors of wara recurring theme in Westermann's sculpture following his return from service in the Korean Waras well as his experiments with wordplay, connection to conceptualism, and astonishing contributions to American art. An interview with artist Ed Ruscha, who knew and admired Westermann and his attention to craft, gives context to Westermann's complex role as an unpretentious father figure to American conceptual and pop artists. Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago Exhibition Schedule: Art Institute of Chicago (May 2025May 2026) A new consideration of the playful and unsettling sculptures of H. C. Westermann, guiding figure of American conceptualism and craft Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. A new consideration of the playful and unsettling sculptures of H. C. Westermann, guiding figure of American conceptualism and craft   An acrobat, carpenter, railroad repairman, and two-time naval war veteran, sculptor H. C. Westermann (1922-1981) rose to prominence in Chicago in the 1950s with new forms inspired by his personal experiences. This overdue reassessment of an understudied artist includes stunning new photographs of Westermann's intricate and exceptionally crafted sculptures throughout his career. New essays by Giampaolo Bianconi and Thea Liberty Nichols explore his nonconformist attitudes about masculinity and his intense response to the horrors of war-a recurring theme in Westermann's sculpture following his return from service in the Korean War-as well as his experiments with wordplay, connection to conceptualism, and astonishing contributions to American art. An interview with artist Ed Ruscha, who knew and admired Westermann and his attention to craft, gives context to Westermann's complex role as an unpretentious father figure to American conceptual and pop artists.   Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago  Exhibition Schedule:  Art Institute of Chicago (May 17, 2025-May 17, 2026).…

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. 4to, pp. unnumbered, 19 plates, most in color. Spine sunned, a couple of tiny faint stains to wrappers, lower fore-edge corner lightly bumped.

Condition: Very Good. 16 pp., Paperback, edges lightly rubbed, else very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. A new consideration of the playful and unsettling sculptures of H. C. Westermann, guiding figure of American conceptualism and craft   An acrobat, carpenter, railroad repairman, and two-time naval war veteran, sculptor H. C. Westermann (1922-1981) rose to prominence in Chicago in the 1950s with new forms inspired by his personal experiences. This overdue reassessment of an understudied artist includes stunning new photographs of Westermann's intricate and exceptionally crafted sculptures throughout his career. New essays by Giampaolo Bianconi and Thea Liberty Nichols explore his nonconformist attitudes about masculinity and his intense response to the horrors of war-a recurring theme in Westermann's sculpture following his return from service in the Korean War-as well as his experiments with wordplay, connection to conceptualism, and astonishing contributions to American art. An interview with artist Ed Ruscha, who knew and admired Westermann and his attention to craft, gives context to Westermann's complex role as an unpretentious father figure to American conceptual and pop artists.   Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago  Exhibition Schedule:  Art Institute of Chicago (May 17, 2025-May 17, 2026).…

Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. 112 pages. Paperback exhibition catalogue, bound in stiff illustrated paper covers. Text in English. Illustrated. Mild shelfwear to the edges and associated light rubbing to the covers. Still, the binding is tight, the spine uncreased, and interior clean and free of markings. Bound in stiff illustrated paper covers and published on the occasion of the exhibition held in New York from May 17-July 16, 1978, and travelling to New Orleans, Des Moines, Seattle, and San Francisco. Book.…

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

First edition, first printing Fine bright tall wraps with a classic photograph of the woodworker, artist craftsman beautifully displayed and quietly throughout his sculptures and paintings.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

First Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, bookplate of previous owner, else very good with slight shelf wear. Illustrated.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (art, artists, exhibitions) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hard cover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Great condition. Jacket is protected by a mylar cover. Some light edgewear, but binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked.

First edition, first printing Fine bright tall illustrated Westermann wraps with clean bright text. A wonderful exhibition with sculptures, paintings and found pieces by this craftsman including a photograph shirtless of Westermann in Chicago, mid-1950s. Great text.

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hardcover. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A fine, clean and tight softcover edition in stiff card wrappers. A Very Nice Copy. 212pp. Over two hundred illustrations of Westermann"s works. No bumped corners or bent pages. No tears, No chips to jacket. No signatures.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 112 pages. 10.26x8.76x2.70 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 112 pages. 10.26x8.76x2.70 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear scratching and edge wear. Inside pages are clean. ; 9.5 X 1.125 X 12.25 inches; 212 pages.