Text by Dieter Schwarz, James Cahill, Manuela Mena.
Exploring the little-known drawing practice of a late giant of Spanish sculpture
Juan Muñoz (1953–2001) was a Spanish artist and self-described “storyteller” who worked primarily as a sculptor. Best known for his unsettling papier-mâché characters that seem to be caught in the middle of an action suspended in time, Muñoz made remarkable and pioneering breaks from the traditional and formal language of sculpture by introducing narrative elements into his work. This is the first overview of Muñoz’s little-known work in illustration, featuring his drawings and works on paper held by museum and gallery collections across Europe and the United States. With critical texts and essays to accompany the works, this volume contextualizes the artist’s drawing practice both within his larger oeuvre and the influence of 18th- and 19th-century European and Spanish drawing traditions.
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FORMAT: Hbk, 9.5 x 13 in. / 216 pgs / 212 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $45.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $63 GBP £38.00 ISBN: 9788418934193 PUBLISHER: La Fábrica AVAILABLE: 11/1/2022 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: WORLD Excl LA Spain
Published by La Fábrica. Text by Dieter Schwarz, James Cahill, Manuela Mena.
Exploring the little-known drawing practice of a late giant of Spanish sculpture
Juan Muñoz (1953–2001) was a Spanish artist and self-described “storyteller” who worked primarily as a sculptor. Best known for his unsettling papier-mâché characters that seem to be caught in the middle of an action suspended in time, Muñoz made remarkable and pioneering breaks from the traditional and formal language of sculpture by introducing narrative elements into his work. This is the first overview of Muñoz’s little-known work in illustration, featuring his drawings and works on paper held by museum and gallery collections across Europe and the United States. With critical texts and essays to accompany the works, this volume contextualizes the artist’s drawing practice both within his larger oeuvre and the influence of 18th- and 19th-century European and Spanish drawing traditions.
