Author: Bodet, AudeCreated by sculptor Jean Tinguely (1925–91) in collaboration with Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002) & their artist friends Bernhard Luginbühl, Larry Rivers, Jesús Rafael Soto, among others, 'Le Cyclop' is a monumental sculptural work that dominates the forest of Milly-la-Forêt outside Paris. This definitive publication tells in detail the story of 'Le Cyclop', gathering new essays by an array of international art historians, an extensive chronology as well as remarkable archival materials.Elaborated upon for three decades, the collective project generated a total environment. Its exterior presents an immense head bedecked in sparkling mirrors, built almost entirely from found and industrial materials. Its interior houses a surprising universe punctuated with sound sculptures, a small automatic theatre, machinery with scrap metal gears as well as homages to Duchamp, Klein and Schwitters.ISBN 9783037646069. JRP|Editions. pb. 304 pages. 100 colour, 100 b/w ills. 22.9 x 15.9 cm.available
