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Anselm Kiefer Studios
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Danièle Cohn, who has worked alongside Anselm Kiefer for many years, explains the central role the artist&;s studios play in his artistic process. To enter a painter&;s atelier is a rare privilege and the stuff of dreams, as if access to this intimate place were the key to the very act of creation. Entering an atelier allows us to see, in situ, the creative process in action, in the present; we are admitted into the space and virtually participate in the artistic act by our very presence, rather than simply observing from the outside. In this monograph, Danièle Cohn reveals how Anselm Kiefer&;s ateliers&;and his organization and spatial distribution of them&;are essential to his artistic activity as a painter and sculptor. While they serve as production areas and storage spaces, artists&; studios are also physical representations of the mind and memory of an artist, where living and working spaces combine. This book takes the reader on an exploration through Kiefer&;s various ateliers and examines the crucial role they have in the creation of his works. From the attic of a former school or a disused brickyard in Germany, via an atelier in the rural surroundings in the south of France or the urban setting of the Marais in Paris, to his current studio on the outskirts of the French capital, we discover how Anselm Kiefer&;s work spaces have impacted his art.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Flammarion, First Edition (29 Oct. 2013) |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 293 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 2080201638 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-2080201638 |
| Dimensions | 25.4 x 3.66 x 31.75 cm |
by Angelicano
This artist is amazing and this book gives real insight and inspiration. Terrific quality.
by Helen Stokes
Book was bought as a gift. The recipient is thrilled by it!
by Rosie
Bought this for my mum as a Christmas present, she loved it and it’s such a beautifully made book.
by K. Platt
This is a rare opportunity to see inside the studio of one of the giants of contemporary art. It’s like taking a peek inside Kiefer’s brain. An insider’s view. Kiefer actually lives in his studio, at one with his work. This book explores the painter’s space wherever he has set up studio, around the world. Remote Barjac, Buchen, Croissy with photos of other studio spaces. Location is important to fuel Kiefer’s work. The text supports the incredible photography of Kiefer’s work. It does not interfere or take over the book, letting the images of the work speak for themselves. I like the work produced in Barjac best. Kiefer states that his work is a continuum. The book is a mix of superb black and white and colour photographs. All dynamic. I would have liked to see every caption with details of the medium used, as this is part of the fascination of Kiefer’s work – his ability to blend and mix mediums to achieve effect and depth. Scale and space are obviously important to Kiefer’s work, Cohn explains the importance of the studio to Kiefer’s work. This book has been translated from the original French. This is a wonderful insight to this artist and his work, an inspired journey to the artist’s intimate space. I would recommend it to anyone who loves art.