Gordon Matta-Clark

This publication was released in 1977 by the Internationaal Cultureel Centrum in Antwerp to accompany the major solo exhibition of Gordon Matta-Clark’s work. At the time, Matta-Clark was gaining international recognition for his 'building cuts,' a practice in which he would physically slice through abandoned structures to reveal their interior architecture. The book serves as a vital archival record of his ephemeral interventions, documenting the process and conceptual motivations behind works that were destined to be demolished shortly after completion.

The volume features a design aesthetic reflective of the late-1970s conceptual art movement, favoring documentation and photographic evidence over polished narrative. It highlights Matta-Clark’s transition from traditional sculpture to site-specific explorations of urban decay and social space. Upon its release, the book was received by the art community as a significant primary source, providing a permanent home for works that intentionally defied the conventions of the traditional gallery and museum environment.