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Catalogue of the exhibition John Baldessari. The End of the Line , presented at Malba between July 17 and November 18, 2024.

 A pioneering figure in American conceptual art and the creator of paradigmatic works of this movement, John Baldessari is also recognized as a decisive influence on the development of several generations of artists, beginning with his renowned Post-Study course, which he taught at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) for over two decades. This publication brings together his works presented in the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to him in South America: paintings, photographs, and installations from the Craig Robins Collection.
In addition to reproductions of his works, the book offers an overview of Baldessari's career through a series of texts specially commissioned for the project and curated by Karen Grimson. Grimson, editor of the volume and curator of the Robins Collection, traces the major milestones in the artist's career in her essay. Argentine artist Analía Saban, a student of Baldessari, contributes a personal account of her relationship with her mentor, and renowned artists David Lamelas and Dorit Cypis reminisce in a conversation about their years in the California art scene with him. The volume is completed with a biographical chronology by Nathalie Chybik and a select bibliography. Special mention should be made of the artwork produced for the dust jacket image, by Alejandro Cesarco.
“It was precisely thanks to its portability that Baldessari’s early work reached Argentina, one of the southernmost countries on Earth (and another end of the line, in its own way). These works embody Baldessari’s attempt to open artistic practice to the world and to include the vicissitudes of the world in his art; his greatest effort to bridge the gap between art and life. Fifty years later, Baldessari’s work returns to Argentina, expanded in a monographic presentation, offering a comprehensive perspective on the exceptional trajectory of an artist who broke down borders, challenged the status quo, and, along the way, reinvented the line.” — Karen Grimson

Authors
Eduardo F. Costantini
Craig Robbins
Karen Grimson
David Lamelas
Dorit Cypis
Analía Sabán
Natalie Chybik
Technical specifications
Published by: Malba
Year: 2024
Type: Exhibition catalog
Binding: Paperback
Dimensions: 24 x 17 cm
Weight: 455 gr
Language: Bilingual - Spanish / English
Pages: 176
ISBN: 978-631-90127-8-1

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John Baldessari. The End of the Line

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Description

Catalogue of the exhibition John Baldessari. The End of the Line , presented at Malba between July 17 and November 18, 2024.

 A pioneering figure in American conceptual art and the creator of paradigmatic works of this movement, John Baldessari is also recognized as a decisive influence on the development of several generations of artists, beginning with his renowned Post-Study course, which he taught at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) for over two decades. This publication brings together his works presented in the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to him in South America: paintings, photographs, and installations from the Craig Robins Collection.
In addition to reproductions of his works, the book offers an overview of Baldessari's career through a series of texts specially commissioned for the project and curated by Karen Grimson. Grimson, editor of the volume and curator of the Robins Collection, traces the major milestones in the artist's career in her essay. Argentine artist Analía Saban, a student of Baldessari, contributes a personal account of her relationship with her mentor, and renowned artists David Lamelas and Dorit Cypis reminisce in a conversation about their years in the California art scene with him. The volume is completed with a biographical chronology by Nathalie Chybik and a select bibliography. Special mention should be made of the artwork produced for the dust jacket image, by Alejandro Cesarco.
“It was precisely thanks to its portability that Baldessari’s early work reached Argentina, one of the southernmost countries on Earth (and another end of the line, in its own way). These works embody Baldessari’s attempt to open artistic practice to the world and to include the vicissitudes of the world in his art; his greatest effort to bridge the gap between art and life. Fifty years later, Baldessari’s work returns to Argentina, expanded in a monographic presentation, offering a comprehensive perspective on the exceptional trajectory of an artist who broke down borders, challenged the status quo, and, along the way, reinvented the line.” — Karen Grimson

Authors
Eduardo F. Costantini
Craig Robbins
Karen Grimson
David Lamelas
Dorit Cypis
Analía Sabán
Natalie Chybik
Technical specifications
Published by: Malba
Year: 2024
Type: Exhibition catalog
Binding: Paperback
Dimensions: 24 x 17 cm
Weight: 455 gr
Language: Bilingual - Spanish / English
Pages: 176
ISBN: 978-631-90127-8-1

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Karen Grimson, Leandro Chiappa

John Baldessari. The End of the Line

$60.000

Catalogue of the exhibition John Baldessari. The End of the Line , presented at Malba between July 17 and November 18, 2024.

 A pioneering figure in American conceptual art and the creator of paradigmatic works of this movement, John Baldessari is also recognized as a decisive influence on the development of several generations of artists, beginning with his renowned Post-Study course, which he taught at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) for over two decades. This publication brings together his works presented in the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to him in South America: paintings, photographs, and installations from the Craig Robins Collection.
In addition to reproductions of his works, the book offers an overview of Baldessari's career through a series of texts specially commissioned for the project and curated by Karen Grimson. Grimson, editor of the volume and curator of the Robins Collection, traces the major milestones in the artist's career in her essay. Argentine artist Analía Saban, a student of Baldessari, contributes a personal account of her relationship with her mentor, and renowned artists David Lamelas and Dorit Cypis reminisce in a conversation about their years in the California art scene with him. The volume is completed with a biographical chronology by Nathalie Chybik and a select bibliography. Special mention should be made of the artwork produced for the dust jacket image, by Alejandro Cesarco.
“It was precisely thanks to its portability that Baldessari’s early work reached Argentina, one of the southernmost countries on Earth (and another end of the line, in its own way). These works embody Baldessari’s attempt to open artistic practice to the world and to include the vicissitudes of the world in his art; his greatest effort to bridge the gap between art and life. Fifty years later, Baldessari’s work returns to Argentina, expanded in a monographic presentation, offering a comprehensive perspective on the exceptional trajectory of an artist who broke down borders, challenged the status quo, and, along the way, reinvented the line.” — Karen Grimson

Authors
Eduardo F. Costantini
Craig Robbins
Karen Grimson
David Lamelas
Dorit Cypis
Analía Sabán
Natalie Chybik
Technical specifications
Published by: Malba
Year: 2024
Type: Exhibition catalog
Binding: Paperback
Dimensions: 24 x 17 cm
Weight: 455 gr
Language: Bilingual - Spanish / English
Pages: 176
ISBN: 978-631-90127-8-1

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