Gordon Matta-Clark: An Archival Sourcebook

A vital resource that offers fresh insight into the creative thinking of one of the most innovative artists of the late 20th century, Gordon Matta-Clark. The book includes a selection of letters, interviews, statements, and art cards from the Canadian Centre for Architecture, deepening our understanding of his unique perspective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

Gordon Matta-Clark, a renowned artist of the late 20th century, defies easy categorization and explanation. Trained as an architect, he is known for his unconventional approaches, including the deconstruction of abandoned structures. Over a brief career spanning from 1968 to his early death in 1978, Matta-Clark created an extensive body of work that has solidified his status as an enduring cult figure.

In 2002, when Gordon Matta-Clark's widow, Jane Crawford, deposited his archive at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal, a new voice emerged in the ongoing discourse surrounding Matta-Clark's artistic and architectural achievements. Gwendolyn Owens and Philip Ursprung's meticulous selection and arrangement of letters, interviews, statements, and the famous art cards from the CCA, along with other sources, deepens our understanding of one of the most original thinkers of his generation.

Gordon Matta-Clark: An Archival Sourcebook presents a multifaceted portrait that invites readers to delve into and appreciate the complexity and paradoxical nature of Gordon Matta-Clark's work. This comprehensive resource offers a rich tapestry of insights, shedding light on the artist's thought processes and artistic vision.

Weight: 907g
Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520280267