In his sculptures and installations, british artist antony gormley born 1950 addresses the relationship between the human body and space. Antony gormley and the new face of tradition the arts society. Nov 06, 2017 antony gormley written by martin caigersmith for more than thirtyfive years, since his first solo exhibition at the whitechapel gallery, antony gormley has sought to explore the relationship of the human body to space and to reinvigorate and test the potential of sculpture. Edited by naoto fukasawa with essays by antony gormley, jasper morrison and others. In these artworks he examined aspects of the human presence in the world, often employing more than one figure placed within a landscape or cityscape. Gormley is an exceptionally thoughtful sculptor and this book of essa. In conjunction with project factory cic, wells cathedral is collaborating with antony gormley to produce a new work that will be exhibited on the west front of the cathedral.
One of the most exciting sculptors of our time, antony gormley. Awarded the turner prize in 1994, he was knighted in 2014. From the angel of the north 1998 to the hundred castiron lifesize human figures that populate crosby beach in liverpool another place, 2007, gormley makes works. August 1950 in london ist ein englischer bildhauer. Even casual fans will recognize event horizon, a collection of thirtyone lifesize casts of the artists body that have been installed atop buildings in places like londons south bank and new yorks madison square, and field, formed by tens of thousands of standing clay. Isbn 9783865210296 9783865210296 hardcover, steidlmack, 2007. Learn more about this lot and other fine works of art at capsule auctions today. Antony gormley s most popular book is naoto fukasawa. Antony gormley art monographs and museum exhibition catalogs. In this wideranging, thoughtprovoking and sometimes provocative new book, leading sculptor antony gormley, informed and energised by a lifetime of making, and art critic and historian martin gayford, explore sculpture as a transnational art form with its own compelling history.
Antony gormley s work of 40,000 terracotta figures goes on show art councils largest single work, installed in essex, never more relevant, says artist published. If you are interested in the figurative arts but not necessarily representational figurative, this is a wonderful addition to a book. Antony gormley on sculpture ebook by antony gormley. This book is a dialogue between the sculptor antony gormley and the art critic. To coincide with land antony gormley s exhibition of sculptures in locations across the uk a new book, of the same name, has been published. Oct 01, 2017 illustrated with hundreds of images that explore the true scale and impact of gormley s workmany never published beforecomplemented with caigersmiths critical narrative, this book is a comprehensive survey of a truly monumental career. As jaukkuri states, gormley s works, both past and present, are never confined to just one method, material or vocabulary. One of the most exciting sculptors of our time, antony gormley is the creator of breathtaking public installations. Recent writings by the artist accompany a comprehensive evaluation of recent developments in. He writes frequently on art, photography, and architecture, and is the author of tate modern artists. Written by martin caigersmith for more than thirtyfive years, since his first solo exhibition at the whitechapel gallery, antony gormley has sought to explore the relationship of the human body to space and to reinvigorate and test the potential of sculpture. Even casual fans will recognize event horizon, a collection of thirtyone lifesize casts of the artists body that have been installed atop buildings in places like londons south bank and new yorks madison square, and field, formed by tens of thousands.
Antony gormley is a contemporary british sculptor whose works span. Produced by the landmark trust, the book includes artwork by antony gormley, texts by jeanette winterson and photography by clare richardson. If you are interested in the figurative arts but not necessarily representational figurative, this is a wonderful addition to a book collection. This publication centers on gormley s most recent work, expansion field, consisting of 60 steel sculptures derived from different postures of the artists body. Feb 17, 2021 pass notes antony gormley why gormley s metal sculptures are flustering suffolk residents aldeburgh locals are complaining that quartet sleeping wouldnt look out of place in ann summers. Antony gormley to install new work on west front wells. Buy antony gormley by antony gormley online at alibris. This is the first single publication to be devoted to his work and will reveal to a new audience the extraordinary range and quality of his achievement. Antony gormley augments the potential of sculpture the imposing angel of the north in. Land antony gormley publications sean kelly gallery. Sir antony mark david gormley, obe born 30 august 1950, is a british sculptor. Antony gormley on sculpture uk import book for sale. Antony gormley on sculpture uk education collection. Dec 14, 2020 in a new book, antony gormley and martin gayford, an artist and a critic, wrestle with the meaning of one of humanitys oldest and most important art forms.
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Produced in 2003 by the british council on the occasion of antony gormley s asian field exhibition in xinhua garden, guangzhou marchjune 2003. Sep 18, 2019 this is host, the culmination of a major new exhibition by the british sculptor antony gormley at the royal academy of arts in london. Large format hardcover slipcased book in new condition, flat signed by anthony gormley to title page, no markings, this is a brand new book. Antony gormley on sculpture by antony gormley 2015. Antony gormleys monumental work in new york looks for. The first would stand on the beach, the second on a promontory and the third on the first island, about three hundred metres out to sea. Antony gormley is on display at the royal academy of arts from 21st september to 3rd. Antony gormleys monumental work in new york looks for human. Looking back at the paths you have taken is a really important exercise antony gormley. Shaping the world a refreshing invitation to rethink sculpture. His medium base is very diverse and this book has works that are excellent examples of his installations. In this wideranging book, internationally renowned sculptor antony gormley and distinguished art critic.
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Sculptor antony gormley plans brexit giants off the french. Antony gormley on sculpture, paperback by gormley, anthony. Hg91nk0m8bi3 book antony gormley paperback leave it to me ballantine readers circle ballantine books. Drawing on images that range from childhood snapshots to photographs of his most recent gallery installations, this book traces the evolution of gormleys work. Shaping the world by antony gormley, martin gayford waterstones. Gormley said of the new york site that within the condensed environment of manhattans topography, the level of. A major new work by sculptor antony gormley due to be unveiled in plymouth later this month has divided opinion in the southwest uk city, with some local residents and a politician questioning. Antony gormley museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays the unity of gormley s work is such tat one cannot separate sculptures devised for a gallery, museum or art centre from those that are temporarily or permanently installed in a public space or a landscape.
Antony gormley has 30 books on goodreads with 782 ratings. Sculptor antony gormley born 1950 has become a household name, particularly in his native britain, thanks to his prominent public installations and major solo shows. Discover book depositorys huge selection of antony gormley books online. With work from his 45year career alongside major new installations created for our galleries, we present his most ambitious exhibition in more than ten years. Antony gormley museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays the unity of gormley s work is such tat one cannot separate sculptures devised for a gallery, museum or art centre from those that are temporarily or permanently installed in. Towers career was unusual in inhabiting the worlds of fine art and ceramics which, in the 1950s and 1960s, still had only a low level of interpenetration. His works include the angel of the north, a public sculpture in gateshead in the north of england, commissioned in 1994 and erected in february 1998. From the british coastline to the rooftops of manhattan, antony gormley s sculptures are recognised across the world. Books by antony gormley author of antony gormley on sculpture. Holborn, mark edt, isbn 0500295220, isbn 9780500295229, brand new, free shipping in the us. Sculpture from prehistory to now plan and play, play and plan.
In this wideranging, thoughtprovoking and sometimes provocative new book, leading sculptor antony gormley, informed and energised by a lifetime of making. Antony gormley s writings, which include interviews and artists statements, evince the influence of eastern thought in his arts reflections upon being and consciousness. Antony gormley is a sculptor who experiments with materials and ways of seeing the human form. White cube and antony gormley are proud to release the edition together 2020, with all of the proceeds going to charities one to one project, the trussell trust and together for mental wellbeing, which are supporting people suffering the physical, financial and emotional consequences of the lockdown. In this wideranging, thoughtprovoking and sometimes provocative new book, leading sculptor antony gormley, informed and energised by a lifetime of making, and art critic and historian martin gayford, explore sculpture as a transnational art form with it. This revised and expanded second edition includes over 50 additional pages documenting gormley s work from 1995 to 2000. Nov 17, 2020 in this wideranging, thoughtprovoking and sometimes provocative new book, leading sculptor antony gormley, informed and energised by a lifetime of making, and art critic and historian martin gayford, explore sculpture as a transnational art form with its own compelling history. Looking back at the paths you have taken is a really important exercise the artist talks about collaborating on a major new book about his career, the evolution of his work, and the impact of childhood on his practice. Many of his works are lifesize and made of lead or other metal, and can often be found in unusual locations such as the australian desert, in the sea off. Antony gormley s monumental work in new york looks for human connection during an absolute fucking disaster the project in brooklyn bridge park is a commission of bts connect, an international. A new books dialogue between two eloquent voices on art contains a. Over the past 20 years, the sculptor antony gormley has created some. The publication centers on gormleys most recent work, expansion field, whi.
An exploration of what it means to be human in remote places across the british isles hardback gormley antony published by landmark trust, united kingdom 2016. Inside the mind of an artist in an exclusive extract from his new book, antony gormley, britains foremost sculptor, reveals the inspirations behind his key works and. Oktober 1997 livre en allemand by gormley, antony and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Published to coincide with antony gormley s exhibition at galleri andressonsandstrom, stockholm in august 2014, this volume contains a new overview of the artists work by maaretta jaukkuri, former chief curator at kiasma.
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