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.
By:
Fabrice Stroun, Lionel Bovier Edited by:
Lionel Bovier Imprint: JRP Ringier Country of Publication: Switzerland Dimensions:
Height: 165mm,
Width: 105mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 45g ISBN:9783037643792 ISBN 10: 303764379X Series:Hapax Series Pages: 64 Publication Date:09 April 2015 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown
