Richard Wright (2023)

Richard Wright is a Glasgow-based artist known for his site-specific and transient works that encourage viewers to reassess their physical surroundings. This second Gagosian book provides a comprehensive illustrated overview of his work from 2010 to today, featuring essays from leading cultural voices and an exhaustive collection of plates.

Format: Hardback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Richard Wright, a prominent artist from Glasgow, Scotland, who gained recognition in the 1990s, is celebrated for his unique approach to art. Working with various mediums such as acrylic, gouache, gold leaf, and stained glass, Wright is known for his site-specific and ephemeral works that challenge viewers to reevaluate their immediate surroundings. His diverse compositions showcase a deep understanding of art history, drawing inspiration from geometric patterns, minimalist typography, gothic ornamentation, and baroque embellishment.

This comprehensive and richly illustrated book, the second publication by Gagosian, offers a thorough examination of Wright's artistic journey from 2010 to the present. It includes newly commissioned essays by Martin Clark and Tim Ingold, a newly published conversation between the artist and Will Bradley, recorded at the British School at Rome, and an extensive collection of plates that document individual works and permanent commissions in prestigious institutions such as Tate Britain, London; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna; and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Through his captivating compositions and thoughtful artistic approach, Richard Wright continues to inspire and engage audiences worldwide, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in contemporary art.

Weight: 2330g
Dimension: 252 x 312 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847873791