Magdalena Abakanowicz

Ann Coxon, Mary Jane Jacob

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Tate Publishing
27 January 2023

Art & design styles: from c 1960; Sculpture; Textile artworks; Individual artists, art monographs; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017) was a Polish artist who revolutionised the use of woven forms in art. In the mid 1960s, she transformed the modest material of sisal into monumental hanging sculptures, known as Abakans, which captivated audiences and brought her international fame. In the 1970s she amassed them into vast organic environments, at times threading through reclaimed ship ropes. Imbued with meaning, they were spaces to contemplate, to immerse oneself in, to experience.

This book explores the unique nature of these radical works and brings readers into Abakanowicz's imaginal world. Delving into the lesser-known context of the art world from which Abakanowicz emerged, and touching on other aspects of a remarkable sixty-year career, it reveals her impact on environmental sculpture, as well as her deeply personal interests in natural phenomena and global cultures. Showcasing the Abakans in a whole new light, it is a celebration of the mastery and determination of this extraordinary artist. Tate Modern exhibition, 17 November 2022 - 21 May 2023

Edited by: Ann Coxon, Mary Jane Jacob
Imprint: Tate Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 265mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781849766739
ISBN 10: 1849766738
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 27 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ann Coxon is Curator of Displays and International Art at Tate Modern. Mary Jane Jacob is an independent curator.