Wolfgang Laib
Wolfgang Laib • 2009 • Fondazione Merz
- Author
- Wolfgang Laib
- First published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Fondazione Merz
- Subjects
- Exhibitions
- ISBN
- 9788877572431
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Published in 2009 by Fondazione Merz, this monograph serves as a comprehensive survey of the work of Wolfgang Laib, the German sculptor renowned for his minimalist, ephemeral installations using natural materials like pollen, beeswax, and milk. The book was produced in conjunction with exhibitions and institutional recognition of his practice, which emerged in the 1970s as a meditative alternative to the industrial and conceptual art prevailing at the time.
The publication captures Laib's signature aesthetic, characterized by an economy of form and a profound connection to Eastern philosophy and ecological cycles. Designed to document his site-specific works and iconic 'pollen fields,' the text provides critical context for his labor-intensive processes. It was received as an essential reference for understanding how Laib integrates organic matter into the sterile space of the museum, fostering a dialogue between humanity and the natural world.
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