{"product_id":"not-vital-sculpture-9788857246147","title":"Not Vital: Sculpture","description":"\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 This central section is accompanied by a generous selection of Vital's previously unpublished drawings and writings, as well as archival photographs and technical drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skira\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788857246147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.00h x 9.70w x 1.60d","brand":"Not Vital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315050213557,"sku":"9788857246147","price":55.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_a42e81ba-1461-4f28-9ca3-9e86f7d32581.jpg?v=1718719970","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/not-vital-sculpture-9788857246147","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}