Ed Clark: The Big Sweep: Chronicles of a Life, 1926-2019

Ed Clark was an influential American abstractionist and pioneer of the shaped canvas. This publication recounts his art, life, and career through reprints of historical texts, interviews, photographs, letters, and ephemera from his archive.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Hauser & Wirth

Ed Clark, an influential American abstractionist and pioneer of the shaped canvas, is the subject of a captivating visual biography. This publication delves into his life and career, featuring interviews, ephemera, and historical documents. From his pioneering use of painting tools like push brooms to his innovative invention of the shaped canvas, Clark's impact on abstract painting in America was profound.

Spanning both sides of the Atlantic, Clark witnessed and participated in numerous pivotal developments in mid to late 20th-century art history. In New York and Paris, he forged friendships with renowned artists like Willem de Kooning, Beauford Delaney, Joan Mitchell, and David Hammons.

This publication chronicles Clark's art, life, and career through reprints of significant historical texts, interviews with the artist, and a wealth of photographs, letters, and ephemera from his archive. It sheds light on his artistic journey, influences, and the lasting legacy he left behind in the world of abstract art.

Through this comprehensive exploration, readers gain a deeper understanding of Clark's contributions to the art world and his profound influence on the course of abstract painting in America.

Weight: 814g
Dimension: 191 x 243 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783906915777