Gordon Matta-Clark

Published in 2006 to accompany a major retrospective at MoMA PS1, this monograph serves as a definitive examination of Gordon Matta-Clark’s brief but radical career. Matta-Clark, active in the 1970s, became internationally known for his 'building cuts,' where he physically sliced through derelict structures to reveal the architectural voids within. This collection was assembled to capture the ephemeral nature of his interventions, bringing together photographs, film stills, and his own notebooks to contextualize his critique of urban renewal and private property.

The design of this volume reflects the rigorous, scholarly approach of MoMA PS1's curation, focusing on the documentation of works that largely no longer exist. By archiving the blueprints, sketches, and site-specific photography associated with his projects, the book provides a structured narrative for his chaotic, transformative process. It is widely considered an essential resource for understanding his impact on site-specific installation art and the conceptual intersection of sculpture and architecture.