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Ron Mueck

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Ron Mueck explores the mesmerizing hyper-realistic sculptures of the renowned Australian artist Ron Mueck. This art book takes you through his creative process, showcasing his extraordinary ability to craft lifelike figures that evoke deep emotional responses, blurring the line between reality and art. The detailed photography and insightful commentary reveal the craftsmanship behind his impactful works.
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On the occasion of the exhibition of artist Ron Mueck in June 2023, the Fondation Cartier publishes an expanded edition of the comprehensive reference book first published in 2013, covering Mueck's thirty-year career and presenting all his sculptures through numerous photographs and unpublished documents.

Artist's notes, studio shots, preparatory drawings, and photographs of models allow the reader to discover Mueck's creative process and understand the intimacy of his work.

Contributions from art specialists Justin Paton, Robert Rosenblum, and Robert Storr, as well as from philosopher and essayist Peter Sloterdijk, explore the major themes underlying his art.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782869251809

Publisher: Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: France

Imprint: Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

Illustration: 230 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Text by Justin Paton
  • Text by Robert Rosenblum
  • Text by Peter Sloterdijk
  • Text by Robert Storr

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1800g

Pages: 324

About the Author

Born in Melbourne in 1958, Ron Mueck lives in the United Kingdom. His artistic career began in 1996 when artist Paula Rego commissioned him a sculpture of Pinocchio. A year later, his work Dead Dad (1996-97) was one of the stars of the exhibition Sensation: Young British Artists from the Saatchi Collection at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. ln 2001, his sculpture Boy (1999) was featured in the 49th Venice Biennale. His work was presented in solo exhibitions worldwide and features in public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa; Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, New Zealand; National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; Tate Gallery, United Kingdom; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, United States; Museum Voorlinden, Netherlands.

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