{"product_id":"not-vital-sculpture-hardcover","title":"Not Vital: Sculpture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNot Vital\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eNot Vital\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eAlma Zevi\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Painter, sculptor, house builder, designer, explorer, philanthropist, bon vivant -- the Swiss artist Not Vital sees the universe in his own singular and most elegant way.\"\u003cbr\u003e-Andrew O'Hagan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Style Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot Vital (born 1948) is widely considered one of the most radical voices in the world of contemporary sculpture. This monograph aims to provide an overview of his remarkable five-decades-long career, serving as an indispensable reference point for those who want to learn about the artist's sculptural and architectural practices.\u003cbr\u003eThe volume begins with a thematic analysis of Vital's work, delineating five key components (Transformation; Dreams, Experiences and Identity; Humor; Nature, Animals and Folklore; Materiality and Sculptural-ness). Ten chapters follow, all of which are titled after the different places in which Vital has lived and worked throughout his lifetime. The largest portion of the book consists of a chronological, descriptive catalog of 455 sculptures and related artworks. This central section is accompanied by a generous selection of Vital's previously unpublished drawings and writings, as well as archival photographs and technical drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 468\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 12 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 18, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763614777632,"sku":"9788857246147","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/014a597e746ded0ed21df78f4e28bdd8.webp?v=1780236966","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/not-vital-sculpture-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}