Gordon Matta-Clark
Stephen Walker • 2011 • I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited
- Author
- Stephen Walker
- First published
- 2011
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited
- ISBN
- 9780857736413
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Published in 2011 by I. B. Tauris, this monograph provides a scholarly examination of Gordon Matta-Clark, an influential American artist known for his pioneering site-specific works and 'anarchitecture.' Stephen Walker contextualizes Matta-Clark's practice within the urban decay and socio-political climate of the 1970s, tracing how he transformed buildings into sculptural spaces through literal deconstruction.
The book explores the philosophical underpinnings of Matta-Clark’s interventions, such as his iconic building cuts, which challenged traditional boundaries of architecture and fine art. Walker analyzes how these ephemeral projects sought to expose the structural and social flaws of urban environments, positioning Matta-Clark as a critical figure in contemporary art history whose work continues to resonate with architects and theorists today.
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