Sculpture Projects in Münster 1997

This catalogue documents a major exhibition of contemporary sculpture held every ten years in Münster. Grasskamp's analysis of art and the city focuses on sculptural interventions in public space. Works by Oldenburg, Beuys, Asher, Serra, Judd and Haacke are discussed in relation to narrative space, architectural facade, performance, politics and site-specificity. Daniel Buren focuses on the differences between art in the museum and out in the street. Artist's statements. 85 bibl. ref

Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art : A Sourcebook of Artists' Writings

Edited by Stiles and Selz, this collection of well known artists' writings and critical texts by North American and European artists/authors draws attention to key moments in the evolution of late-modern art. The texts – manifestos, theoretical essays, interviews, letters, etc. – are placed within one of the following nine categories: Gestural Abstraction; Geometric Abstraction; Figuration; Material Culture and Everyday Life; Art and Technology; Installations, Environments and Sites; Process; Language and Concepts. Includes brief introductions to each chapter. Bibliography. Index. Circa 1300 bibl. ref