Focal Points: Bruce Nauman

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Author: Robert StorrVolume one of the Focal Points series brings together thirty years of Robert Storr’s writings on American artist Bruce Nauman whose practice encompasses sculptu re, photography, neon, drawing, printmaking and performance. Much of Nauman’s work makes use of language games and visual puns, influenced by the linguistic theories of Wittgenstein and by the work of Samuel Beckett. Expertly edited and richly illustrated.How can we interpret the work of contemporary artists? First released in 2024, Focal Points is a book series of essays, articles and reviews by acclaimed curator and critic Robert Storr. Edited by art historian and curator Francesca Pietropaolo, it lends Storr’s illuminating insights into an artist’s practice and way of thinking across recent decades. Brilliantly scholarly, accessible and engaging, Focal Points offers fresh interpretations of the varied territory of modern and contemporary art.ISBN 9781912122707. HENI Publishing. hb. 152 pages. 52 colour, 8 b/w ills. 21.2 x 14 cm.available Show more