| Edlis/Neeson Collection: The Art Institute of Chicago Contributor(s): Rondeau, James (Author), Fischl, Eric (Contribution by), Koons, Jeff (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0300218737 ISBN-13: 9780300218732 Publisher: Art Institute of Chicago OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Contemporary (1945- ) - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - Permanent - Art | History - Modern (late 19th Century To 1945) |
| Dewey: 709.040 |
| LCCN: 2015039395 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 10.2" W x 11.7" (3.05 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Marking an important moment in the Art Institute of Chicago's 136-year history, this book documents an exceptional gift to the museum: the Edlis/Neeson Collection, consisting of 44 stellar works of contemporary art. Among the highlights are major paintings by some of the 20th century's best-known artists, including Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, Cy Twombly, and Andy Warhol. Also included in the gift are paintings, photographs, and sculptures by icons of contemporary art such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, and Cindy Sherman. This catalogue places the Edlis/Neeson Collection in direct dialogue with works already in the Art Institute's holdings. An essay by James Rondeau situates the gift in the context of the museum's history and uses it to illustrate the growth and development of Pop Art. Most importantly, this book celebrates a transformative gift that allows the Art Institute to claim the most important collection of modern and contemporary art in any encyclopedic institution in the world. |