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Heinz Mack: A 21st century artist

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Heinz Mack: A 21st century artist by Robert Fleck explores the extensive artistic journey of Heinz Mack, who has been active as a sculptor and painter for over sixty years. Highlighting Mack's evolution from the ZERO period around 1960 to his current works, the book delves into key themes such as light, structure, and colour. It reveals surprising connections to Minimal Art, Land Art, Yves Klein, and Constantin Brancusi, culminating in Mack's impassioned vision for the "idea of beauty in the 21st century." This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of Mack's philosophy and diverse oeuvre, including his Sahara Project and light-based art.
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This volume will appeal to readers interested in modern and contemporary art movements, sculpture, painting, and the exploration of light and colour in art. It is particularly suited for students, art historians, and aficionados seeking insight into pioneering post-war artists and their influence on 21st-century aesthetics.

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Heinz Mack: A 21st century artist by Robert Fleck explores the extensive career of Heinz Mack (*1931), who has been a significant force in both sculpture and painting for over sixty years. From the ZERO period around 1960 to today, Mack's work is characterised by its deep engagement with light, structure, and colour. These elements are presented with often surprising perspectives.

The authors delve into Mack's continuous quest for a new conceptualisation of art, unveiling unexpected connections to Minimal Art, Land Art, Yves Klein, and Constantin Brancusi. This journey through Mack's rich oeuvre culminates in his fervent advocacy for the "idea of beauty in the 21st century".

As an artist, Heinz Mack has indelibly influenced contemporary art discourse. His pioneering vision has been pivotal in redefining art concepts since the post-war era. This volume provides the first comprehensive monograph, offering insights into Mack's philosophy of art alongside his diversified body of work, from the ZERO movement and the legendary Sahara Project to light art and his latest paintings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777433035

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: 50 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Robert Fleck is an Austrian art historian, curator, and expert on the field of ZERO and the art of Heinz Mack. Antonia Lehmann-Tolkmitt is an art historian and head of an art consultancy.

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