Carl Andre Works in Belgium

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Carl Andre had his first regularly Belgian exhibition in 1968 and has shown there regularly since then. This book is a chronicle of work done in Belgium over a period of 24 years and consists of installation photographs and descriptions of the work. Ref.1

“This book contains an excellent sampling of my work in Belgium.” Carl Andre. Ref.2

Carl Andre (°1935, VS, lives in New York) is an iconic representative of Minimal Art. He is a sculptor who works with natural and industrially produced materials (wood, metal plates, bricks, hay bales). He shows them 'as they are', untouched and 'only' arranged in strict geometric formations on the floor. Andre lets us experience the properties of matter, form, structure and place. An immediate sensation of presence is the core value of his art. He says: “My sculptures are the result of physical actions in the material world”. Andre has exhibited in Europe since the mid-1960s, not least in Belgium and the Netherlands. Ref.3

Imschoot Uitgevers In 1987 publishing house Imschoot (Ghent- Belgium) started an exceptional series of artists’ books made by international artists (Giovanni Anselmo, Sol LeWitt, John Baldessari, Lawrence Weiner, Hanne Darboven, Robert Barry, Christian Boltanski, Dan Graham, a.o.). Ref.4
In addition to the regular softcover edition (500 to 1000 copies), a deluxe hardcover edition was also issued in a very limited edition, numbered and signed by the artists.
The publishing house ceased its activities in 2006.

References

• Ref.1: Imschoot, uitgevers Catalogue 1993-1994, Artists’ books What is an artist’s book? An artist’s book is … “… a book done for its own sake and not for the information it contains. That is: it doesn’t contain a lot of works, … it IS a work.” (Dick Higgins). > IC-series The IC-series is a collection of artists’ books brought together by Kaatje Cusse. The first publication was COME ON by Robert Barry in 1987. This ongoing process thus far embraces designs by 16 internationally renowned contemporary artists. New names may be added. The artists are given complete freedom to develop their projects. The format of the book, 14,8 x 21cm, is the only constant in the design. The first six publications were presented to the public at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York on January 11th, 1989. They were also shown – together with other Imschoot artists’ books – at the Archives in Rotterdam (1991) and at Art Metropole in Toronto (1992). The books are printed in a 1000 copy softcover version, and a 25 to 50 copy hardcover version, numbered and signed by the artist.
• Ref.2: Imschoot, uitgevers [2002] Catalogue
• Ref.3: Muhka
• Ref.4: Johan Pas (Een essay door -), Het kunstenaarsboek in België: de voorzet tot een geschiedenis., Kunstenpunt