Yukinori Yanagi: ICARUS

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Author: Yanagi, YukinoriSite-specific, immersive works that chronicle the career of legendary Japanese artist Yukinori Yanagi. Known for his exploration of themes of sovereignty, g lobalisation and borders, his work also looks at Japanese history, evoking intricate sets of symbolic images that shape the understanding of space and identity. Includes essays by an international group of scholars and critics, and photographs. This monograph focuses on the recurrent themes in Yanagi’s work, highlighting the influences on and developments in his practice over the years. It also includes a conversation between Yanagi and the curators of the exhibition project on which the monograph is based. Along with extensive photographic documentation, the volume comprises detailed entries on each of the works, compiled by scholars and illustrated by a selection of contemporary images and pictures from the archives.ISBN 9791254632918. Marsilio Arte. hb. 216 pages. 100 colour ills. 29.9 x 24.2 cm.available Show more