Book as idea
Book as idea
Conceptual artists looked for new ways to present their ideas and for some, the book was a satisfying solution.
What happens when an artist approaches the format or concept of the book, not simply to document or illustrate their work but as an art practice in its own right? Artists' books, in this sense, take many forms, from luxury letterpress volumes with original prints to duplicated pamphlets, 3D constructions and 'altered' existing books. The V&A holds a very large and varied collection of artists' books, all of which can be accessed in the National Art Library, here at the V&A South Kensington.
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Conceptual artists looked for new ways to present their ideas and for some, the book was a satisfying solution.
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