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Luise Kaish was a key figure in the New York art scene of the late 20th century, whose multidisciplinary and process-oriented practice contributed to various artistic discourses at the time. The strength and breadth of her work, her influential role in education, and the prestigious awards she received in recognition of her practice set her apart as an early female leader in the arts. She will be remembered for her immense talent, highly individual point of view, pursuit of the sublime, keen execution, and passion for life, which, despite the tides of changing tastes, will remain forever significant.
Price: $54.95
Pages: 256
Publisher: D Giles Limited
Imprint: GILES
Publication Date:
02 February 2021
Trim Size: 11.00 X 9.50 in
ISBN: 9781911282518
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
ART / Individual Artists / General, ART / Women Artists, ART / American / General, ART / Sculpture & Installation
“As a painter, sculptor, and educator, Luise Kaish worked against the expectations of time and place. A precious and peripatetic talent,”—James Panero, The New Criterion
"A triumph...It confirms her place as a key figure in the New York arts of the late 20th century."—Clare Henry, FRSA, Artlyst
"A wonderful tribute to the creativity of this master artist. Her life story is the story of a life devoted to art, and the breadth of her work is beautifully illustrated in this volume.”—Donald Kuspit, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art History and Philosophy at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and the School of Visual Arts
“A pioneering artist, who challenged many conventions during her career, Kaish’s distinctive work and ideas have long been overdue for a contemporary reassessment and this book will be a must-read for anyone interested in the artist’s contributions to sculpture in the 20th century.”—Dr. Michael B. Taylor, chief curator and deputy director for Art and Education, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Maura Reilly is a curator and arts writer, based in New York. Gail Levin is an American art historian, biographer, artist, and a Distinguished Professor of Art History, American Studies, Women's Studies, and Liberal Studies at Baruch College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Daniel Belasco is executive director of the Al Held Foundation, New York. Samuel D. Gruber is visiting associate professor of Jewish Studies, Cornell University. Eleanor Heartney is a contributing editor for Art in America. Norman L. Kleebatt is a fine art curator, critic, and consultant based in New York City, and was the Susan and Elihu Rose Chief Curator at the Jewish Museum in New York until 2017. Roger Lipsy is a biographer, art historian, editor, and translator.
Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction to Luise Kaish by Maura Reilly; Becoming Luise Kaish, Sculptor of Spirit by Gail Levin; Voyages of Discovery: Luise Kaish’s Monumental Bronzes by Daniel Belasco; Many Routes to Revelation by Samuel D. Gruber; An Art of the Spirit by Eleanor Heartney; Abstraction/Frustration/Transformation: Luise Kaish’s Burntworks by Norman L. Kleeblatt; Place and Journey: The Later Art of Luise Kaish by Roger Lipsey; Main Catalogue; Illustrated Chronology; Exhibition History; Selected Bibliography; Image Credits
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