Richard serra hreppholar i from hreppholar iviii 1991 not on view although sculpture is the most public aspect of richard serras work, drawing and printmaking also play an important role. Edition of 40 and 10 ap signed r serra and dated lower right, numbered lower left imagepaper size. A nonprofit organization, art21s mission is to inspire a more creative world through the works and words of contemporary artists. Ecrits et entretiens 19701989 ecrits et entretiens 19701989 richard serra. As ken johnson wrote in the new york times, serra s early films insist on material conditions. This book is a catalogue for a traveling exhibition of serra s large scale prints.
Richard serra has pursued a keen dialogue with the possibilities of printing since 1972, in the early stages of his work as an artist, and has now amassed a print oeuvre to rival his sculptural achievement. Find works with an alternate reference number for example, key set number containing. Richard serra was born in san francisco in 1939, the second of three sons to a spanish mother and a russianjewish father. The work of richard serra art and design the guardian. Richard serra exhibition catalogs, books, bibliography, biography. Art21 is a celebrated global leader in presenting thoughtprovoking and sophisticated content about contemporary art, and the goto place to learn firsthand from the artists of our time. Published this month, the book examines serras life and work, offering insight into six decades of artistic practice. His work is in the permanent collections of such institutions as the guggenheim museum in bilbao, spain, and the museum of modern. Richard serras top 10 works at auction artnet news. Richard serra richard serra is an american artist recognised for his minimalist large scale sculpture. Learn about the work and career of artist richard serra.
One of the titans of modern art, richard serra, best known for his monumenal steel sculptures, is to have his first solo exhibition in britain since. This is my heaviest show ever, he said with a hint of pride, when we met recently in his studio. Mar 10, 2017 richard serra s work in printmaking may be unknown to the casual artgoer, the artists name associated instead with his massive, imposing sculptural work in steel. Richard serra s prints series were begun in the midst of an immensely productive period for the artists sculptural practice in the early 1970sbut his decision to turn his attention to editioned prints proved inspired. Shop original richard serra art and other richard serra art from the worlds best art galleries. Richard serra is among the leading artists of his generation. Richard serras gemini work has progressed from relatively planar images in his early expressive lithographs to prints with a deeper and more articulated relief found through explorations in increasingly sophisticated screenprint and intaglio techniques. Oct 04, 2008 richard serra was born in san francisco in 1939, the second of three sons to a spanish mother and a russianjewish father. As the focal point of numerous highprofile exhibitions, the s. How people move in relation to space, thats essentially what im up to, he has. Get the best deals on serra art paintings when you shop the largest online selection at.
Richard serras films for eleven years, from 1968 to 1979, richard serra created a collection of films and videos that felt out the uncharted phenomenological boundaries of the medium. Both his parents were leftleaning and he remembers two of his uncles. Frequently using industrial materials, serras sculptures evoke a sense of rawness while their towering heights and simple lines forcefully transgress into the. Every print has information about the year, the edition and the materials used. Prints, the kimball art center offers a fresh look at this artists practice. Druckgrafik prints estampes 19722007 druckgrafik prints estampes 19722007 richard serra. Shop richard serra new sculpture poster inside out. Its all about centralizing the space in different ways. Books by richard serra author of writingsinterviews goodreads. Follow richard serra and explore their bibliography from s richard serra author page.
Richard serra is an american artist known primarily for his largescale outdoor sculptures made of sheet metal and for his avant garde video work. Aug 08, 2008 one of the titans of modern art, richard serra, best known for his monumenal steel sculptures, is to have his first solo exhibition in britain since 1992. Richard serra, shift 1972 in king city, ontario all photos by the author for hyperallergic. Richard serra s gemini work has progressed from relatively planar images in his early expressive lithographs to prints with a deeper and more articulated relief found through explorations in increasingly sophisticated screenprint and intaglio techniques. He is particularly renowned for monumental arcs, spirals and ellipses made from massive sheets of oxidized corten steel, which occupy large interior and exterior spaces and dwarf visitors who. Richard serra was one of three sons born to a jewish mother and a spanish father in san francisco in 1939. Since then, his continued investigations into printmaking have produced an innovative body of work that is as large as it is varied. The exhibition was the first comprehensive survey of the artists films, and screened the works in their original 16mm format. Born in 1938 in san francisco, richard serra lives and works in new york and on the north fork of long island.
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His work, which stems from minimalist beginnings in the 60s and has been exhibited and permanently installed around the world, is famous for a physicality compounded by breathtaking size and weight. Richard serra is a contemporary minimalist artist known for his monumental steel sculptures. While in college, he supported himself by working in steel mills. Richard serra is one of the preeminent american artists and sculptors of the postabstract expressionist period. While serras prints explore the perceptual possibilities suggested by his sculptural work, they are not merely illustrative, but rather autonomous works of art that constantly push the medium to its limits. Richard serras works on paper are as beautiful and compelling as his sculptures, and so a new book about them is most welcome. Richard serra artist bio and art for sale artspace. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A modern renaissance man with a forceful personality, serras interest in painting, sculpture, music, dance, film, performance, and installation art has. Richard serra drawings david zwirner is pleased to present an exhibition of new drawings by american artist richard serra, the first solo presentation of the artists work in hong kong. Richard serra signed numbered iconic framed 73 lithograph limited edition framed. Richard serra is carrying the weight of the world the.
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