Autowerke

DECTER, Joshua, Catherine Opie, Sharon Lockhart, Wolfgang Tilmans, et al.

ISBN 10: 3775709010 / ISBN 13: 9783775709019

Published by Hatje Cantz, Ostfildern-Ruit, Germany, 2000

First edition and first printing. Hardcover. A look at the BMW Group. Features text by Joshua Decter in English and German. Includes a total of 120 images by Todd Eberle, Noritoshi Hirakawa, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, Glenn Ligon, Sharon Lockhart, Catherine Opie, Paul Seawright, Beat Streuli, Wolfgang Tilmans, and Gillian Wearing. Also incluldes biographical information. A fine copy in illustrated boards and in a very near fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 203120

Synopsis:

Ten critically-acclaimed art photographers -- Todd Eberle, Noritoshi Hirakawa, Inez van Lamsveerde & Vinood Matadin, Glenn Ligon, Sharon Lockhart, Catherine Opie, Paul Seawright, Beat Streuli, Wolfgang Tillmans, and Gillian Wearing -- were commissioned by BMW to produce new works. The participating artists traveled to many areas of the world to research, document, and create new artworks in response to BMW's design, manufacturing, and distribution operations. From Sharon Lockhart's comparison of assembly line workers who perform the same task in different parts of the world, to Wolfgang Tillman's reflection on polished car surfaces, to Beat Streuli's observation of how pedestrians interact with automobiles. AutoWerke offers an imaginative look into the world of BMW, while also reflecting upon the social and cultural influence of the automaker's important presence in the world market. This exquisitely printed book is an expression of contemporary photography at its best.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Autowerke
Publisher: Hatje Cantz, Ostfildern-Ruit, Germany
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition