Author: Lalanne, Francois-XavierIn 1964, Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne held their first joint solo exhibition, titled 'Zoophites': an obsolete French term for invertebrate animals that resemble plants. This would turn out to be a fitting title for their oeuvre, chiefly composed of whimsical renditions of sheep, monkeys, rabbits, birds and more. The book features over 100 colour images, along with archival photographs and images of rare collaborative sculptures by the artist couple.The zoomorphic tables, chairs, sculptures and more are all drawn entirely from the collection of the Lalannes’ eldest daughter, Caroline Hamisky Lalanne. The catalogue features over 100 colour images in addition to archival photographs. 'Zoophites' is also unique in that it documents some rare collaborative sculptures by the artist couple, who shared a home and studio but rarely worked together.To celebrate the 60th anniversary of this show, Kasmin presents a revitalised exhibition & catalogue of the Lalannes’ work under the same title. ISBN 9781947232051. Kasmin Books. pb. 208 pages. 117 colour, 15 b/w ills. 24.1 x 29.2 cm.in stock
