Book
Vern Blosum / Lionel Bovier (ed.).
"Vern Blosum does not exist. The story can be told simply: in 1961 an artist paints five canvases inspired by pages in a horticulture book; then came parking meters, water hydrants, and animals. Some of them were shown at Leo Castelli Gallery, sold to collectors and public institutions, included in seminal exhibitions or books on Pop art—a seemingly normal progression in an artist's career, were it not for a rumor that emerged regarding his true identity. Alfred H. Barr, the legendary director of MoMA, started to worry about the rumor sometime in 1964 and, after extensive inquiries, came to the conclusion that Vern Blosum did not exist. His paintings were taken down or sent back to storage, and the artist's name fell into oblivion. Vern Blosum does not exist, but his work does. This book retrieves the oeuvre of this particularly elusive artist."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9783037643792
- ISBN: 303764379X
- Physical Description: 63 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 17 cm.
- Publisher: Zurich : JRP Ringier, 2014.
- Copyright: ©2014.
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| Subject: | Pop art > United States > Exhibitions. Pop art > Switzerland > Exhibitions. |
| Genre: | Artists' books. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | B695 V47 (Text) | 30213130 | Artists' Book (ask at Reference Desk) | Not holdable | Available | - |
