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On of France's most important contemporary artists, Christian Boltanski came to prominence with major exhibitions at such important international venues at the Centre Pompidou, Paris (1984) and the Whitechapel Art Gallery, London, (1990). For his magical installations, Boltanski collects old photos, clothing and personal objects, which are presented as archival artefacts tracing individual lives. His own autobiogaphy is itself presented as fiction, particularly in his early 'mischevious' performative work, which invents a selfidentity using found photos. Boltanski often uses everyday documents passport photographs, school portraits and family albums to memorialize ordinary people: the unknown children killed in the Holocaust, the citizens of a Swiss town or the employees of a Halifax carpet factory. The spaces he creates, often filled with flickering lights and shadows, lie somewhere between little theatres and churches, generating a sense of hushed wonder and a poignant evocation of loss. Boltanski's work has been presented in museums and public sites all over the world, including the Lyric Theatre, London, where the artist devised the stage sets and lighting for Schubert's Winter Reise in 1996.Parisbased art historian Didier Semin follows Boltanski's work from the fictional biographies through to recent installations in the context of cultural and art historical developments in postwar France. Boltanski discusses his work and the role of the artist with art historian Tamar Garb, author of Sisters of the Brush (1994) and coeditor of The Jew in the Text (1995). Donald Kuspit, contributing editor to Artforum, focuses on Monument: The Children of Dijon, a work that consists of dozens of eerily lit, anonymous, black and white photographs of children long since lost to adulthood. Boltanski has chosen texts by master postmodern novelist Georges Perec, written in an inventorylike style that mirrors that of the artist. The book also features a selection of Boltanski's own writings, a beguiling and provocative blend of truth and fiction.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Christian Boltanski (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)'? A: The author of 'Christian Boltanski (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)' is Christian Boltanski, a renowned contemporary artist from France.
- Q: What is the primary focus of Christian Boltanski's work? A: Christian Boltanski's work primarily focuses on memory and loss, often utilizing old photographs, personal objects, and installations to memorialize ordinary lives and historical events.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Christian Boltanski (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)' published? A: The book was published on September 26, 1997.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art history students? A: Yes, this book is suitable for art history students as it provides insights into Christian Boltanski's work within the context of cultural and art historical developments in post-war France.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is in good condition.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in this book? A: Yes, this book is an illustrated edition, featuring various images related to Boltanski's work.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of memory, identity, loss, and the role of the artist, particularly in relation to historical events like the Holocaust.
- Q: Can I return this book if I'm not satisfied? A: Yes, the book comes with a no quibbles return policy, allowing you to return it if you are not satisfied.