Many books are installed so that viewers can browse their pages. Edward ruscha catalogue raisonne of the paintings, volume 4. Gagosian gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of ed ruschas legendary artist books together with books and works of art by more than 100 contemporary artists that respond directly and diversely to ruschas original project. Quickly recognized in the 1960s as an important representative of the thriving pop art movement and a successor of the beat generation for his collages and textbased pieces, ruschas work was exhibited at the. He is proficient in many media, including photography, drawing, painting, and the creation of numerous artist books. The exhibition is organized by gagosian director bob monk. In the 1960s and 1970s, the artist ed ruscha created a series of small photoconceptual artists books, among them twentysix gas stations, various small fires, every building on the sunset strip, thirtyfour parking lots, real estate opportunities, and a few palm trees. Ed ruschas first publication, twenty six gasoline stations 1963, is a simple 48page book of black and white photographs. Ed ruschas books and landscapes at gagosian the new york times. Prints and photographs, a survey of ruschas prints over forty years, together with rarely seen photographs produced since 1959.
Generally speaking, his art documents the shifting symbols of american life in the last half century. In 1968, performance artist bruce nauman created a book titled burning small fires, consisting of photographs of nauman burning a copy of ed ruscha s 1964 book various small fires and milk. Wolf remarks, ed ruscha s books are among the most original achievements in the art of the 1960s and 1970s, and are the photographic works he is most known for. Wolf remarks, ed ruschas books are among the most original achievements in the art of the 1960s and 1970s, and are the photographic works he is most known for. In the late 1950s, irving zucker expanded the rare book business to include modern master illustrated books by artists such as picasso, matisse, miro, chagall, braque, rouault, leger and more. Schwartz examines ruscha s diverse body of work, including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, books, and films, and discusses his relationship with. In one especially powerful painting at the hayward, a lone coyote howls in the night, its figure as shadowy as any moon. Referencing small books by ed ruscha 20, which documents ninetyone of the books inspired by ruscha s own, reproducing covers and sample layouts from each, along with a detailed description. Thankfully, others have cherished and preserved ruschas books. Ed ruscha is an american artist whose oeuvre melds pop art iconography with the documentarian rigor of conceptual art. Ed ruscha s art is characterized by graphic simplicity, playful humor, and a keen interest in the vernacular as it applies to both language and architecture. No texts or images of any artwork may be reproduced or downloaded without the express written permission of the ed ruscha catalogue raisonne.
Not every artist is suited to catalogue raisonne treatment, but the oeuvre of ed ruscha, comprised as it is of series. We may be in the age of the ebook but the continuing popularity and influence of ed ruschas, cheaply made, conceptual photobooks, produced during the 1960s and 1970s, proves that there is still a strong desire for the book as a physical, rather than merely a. With a practice that spans drawing, painting, photography, film, printmaking, and publishing, ruschas background as a graphic designer is evident in his subtle use of typography. Referencing various small books by ed ruscha additionally signed by edgar arceneaux in black ink on the rear endpaper of the text volume. Ruscha was also a pioneer in the creation of artist books. Ed ruschas books have done that, so much so that it seems almost odd to call them photobooks, although their deadpan presentation as such is essential to their artistic status. Edward ruscha catalogue raisonne of the works on paper volume. Installation views, works, editorial content, and more. Nov 19, 2009 whatever my work was made up of in the beginning, ed ruscha said in 1989, is exactly what it is like today. Well, not exactly, but his art is consistent, and this is still true 20 years later, as is made clear by the excellent survey of his paintings of the last 50 years curated by ralph rugoff, now at the hayward until 10 january. Measuring 7 x 5 and bearing a simple red typeface title on the cover, the book barely hints at its. Ruscha lives and works in venice, california and in yucca valley, mojave desert. Ruscha is a deft creator of photography, film, painting, drawing, prints and artist books, whose works are simultaneously unexpected and familiar, both ironic and sincere.
Edward ruscha catalogue raisonne of the works on paper volume two. Whatever my work was made up of in the beginning, ed ruscha said in 1989, is exactly what it is like today. A new exhibition and accompanying catalogue, ed ruscha, photographer, depart from earlier books to explore how the artists different disciplines painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography are guided and shaped by a single vision. Despite being credited with a pop sensibility, ed ruscha defies categorization with his diverse output of photographic books and tongueincheek photocollages, paintings, and drawings. A new exhibit of ed ruschas work at gagosian madison avenue in nyc coincides with the mit press publication running from march 5 april 27, 20. Ed ruschas books and landscapes at gagosian the new.
He paints company trademarks, petrol stations and department stores in his own stylised manner, to which he then adds everyday objects, landscapes, logos. Ed ruscha, american artist associated with west coast pop art whose works provided a new way of looking at and thinking about what constitutes the american scene, as well as connecting the verbal with the visual. Edward joseph ruscha iv born december 16, 1937 is an american artist associated with the pop art movement. Ed ruscha is an american visual artist strongly associated with the pop art movement. Ed ruscha twentysix gasoline stations 1962 ok, you probably know by now i have had a major mancrush on ed ruscha for years. This is the second volume, which contains entries on 178 paintings completed between 1971 and 1982from the artists crisis at the onset of the 70s, when he quits painting pictures, to his first major museum. Mar 27, 2006 a new exhibition and accompanying catalogue, ed ruscha, photographer, depart from earlier books to explore how the artists different disciplines painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography are guided and shaped by a single vision. A new exhibit of ed ruscha s work at gagosian madison avenue in nyc coincides with the mit press publication running from march 5 april 27, 20. Irving zucker art books was established in 1942, initially catering to advertising artists, typographers, universities, public and private libraries and of course, private collectors.
This exhibition explores his photography, including wellknown photobased book projects. Crackers, nine swimming pools, a few palm trees, real estate opportunities, twentysix gasoline stations, various small fires and milk, thirtyfour parking lots. Ed ruschas art is characterized by graphic simplicity, playful humor, and a keen interest in the vernacular as it applies to both language and architecture. Presented in the conjunction with this installation, the show ed ruscha prints and photographs will feature his prints and rarely seen photographs created since 1959. In 20, time magazine listed ruscha as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Complete set of 16 ed ruscha books all first editions, all signed by ruscha by ruscha, edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at abebooks. Gagosian paris is pleased to present two exhibitions that explore ed ruschas innovation and legacy across printed media. In 1968, performance artist bruce nauman created a book titled burning small fires, consisting of photographs of nauman burning a copy of ed ruschas 1964 book various small fires and milk. Ed ruscha dutch details artist book photography youtube. A bright, most handsome example featured on pages 7475 of jeffrey brouws, wendy burton and hermann zschiegners various small books. Cityscapeso books, leo castelli, new york, ny solo 1996 edward ruscha, gallery seomi, seoul, korea solo 1995 anamorphic paintings, leo castelli gallery, new york, ny the end. In the 1960s, ruscha was credited with reinventing the artists book, producing and selfpublishing a series of slim volumes of photography and text.
From gagosian, ed ruscha, 20 artist books by ed ruscha 19631978, black offset printing on white paper. This website is for personal andor educational use only. Ed ruscha 20 artist books by ed ruscha 19631978 artsy. Edward ruscha, jurgen becker, hamburg, germany solo edward ruscha. Thankfully, others have cherished and preserved ruscha s books. Close range gallery, denver art museum, denver, co 1993. Yet no one would take in one of wellknow word paintings in the same way as they might read a novel, a newspaper or a magazine.
Selfpublished rare art books from the 60s for sale by pop artist ed edward ruscha. Gagosian is pleased to present an exhibition of ed ruschas legendary artists books together with books and works of art by more than a hundred contemporary artists that respond directly and diversely to ruschas original project. Ruscha fans can also hear the artist discuss his books and other works at the new york public library, on the evening of march 7. Ruschas relationship to photography is complex and ambivalent, and the work is difficult to define. The catalogue raisonne of the paintings of ed ruscha is a sixvolume series of books copublished by steidl and gagosian gallery. Edward ruscha catalogue raisonne of the paintings volume seven.
Why do some books of photography lodge themselves in our minds as book art or artists books. Complete set of 16 ed ruscha books all first editions, all signed by ruscha by ruscha, edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edward ruscha catalogue raisonne of the paintings, volume. There have, however, been pictures tucked away in boxes in his studio and photographs that are unpublished or rarely seen, which shed light on ruscha s career as a whole. There have, however, been pictures tucked away in boxes in his studio and photographs that are unpublished or rarely seen, which shed light on ruschas career as a whole. Prints and photographs presents prints made by ruscha over forty years, along with rarely seen. Ed ruscha books, prints and photographs soon at gagosian. Ed ruscha art monographs and museum exhibition catalogs. Referencing small books by ed ruscha 20, which documents ninetyone of the books inspired by ruschas own, reproducing covers and sample layouts from each, along with a detailed description. He has worked in the media of painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, and film.
We may be in the age of the ebook but the continuing popularity and influence of ed ruscha s, cheaply made, conceptual photo books, produced during the 1960s and 1970s, proves that there is still a strong desire for the book as a physical, rather than merely a readable object. At gagosian gallery new york 980 madison avenue, march 20. He certainly works with words and has published twenty or so books. Gagosian is pleased to present an exhibition of ed ruscha s legendary artists books together with books and works of art by more than a hundred contemporary artists that respond directly and diversely to ruscha s original project.
1168 1169 1119 107 367 116 263 631 1087 250 918 290 1589 362 499 751 127 1294 1012 786 928 1229 637 1076 511 203 663 1610 976 851 194 1212 252 288 978 717 1054 529