Antony gormley on sculpture book

Antony gormley in stavanger find out more explore book your trip books features stavanger has no fewer than 23 sculptures by the contemporary british sculptor antony gormley best known for his angel of the north in england and together they constitute broken column, whose aim is to illustrate the many facets of the city and, for that matter. In 1987, he installed a 3part sculpture in the city of derry in northern ireland. Oct 01, 2017 for more than thirtyfive years, since his first solo exhibition at the whitechapel gallery, antony gormley has sought to explore the relationship of the human body to space and to reinvigorate and test the potential of sculpture. Books by antony gormley author of antony gormley on sculpture. The show features a series of new monumental works specially designed for the gallerys cavernous spaces. Transport, a hanging sculpture by antony gormley, on display in canterbury cathedral, england, 2011. Gormley says of this project, i wanted to work with people and to make a work. Texts by dario nardella, sergio risaliti, andrew benjamin, mario codognato, marco casamonti. Recipient of the 1994 turner prize antony gormley b. Antony gormleys writings, which include interviews and artists statements, evince the influence of eastern thought in his arts reflections upon being and consciousness. Dynamic and thoughtprovoking, antony gormley on sculpture is essential reading for anyone fascinated by sculpture and its long and.

Recent developments in gormley s sculpture have given rise to very different forms. Mark holborn is an editor at random house in london. Jul 16, 2015 blind light at the hayward gallery is antony gormleys first major exhibition in london. Gormley is an exceptionally thoughtful sculptor and this book of essays shows the he is an equally capable and perceptive writer. Is a wellknown author, some of his books are a fascination for readers like in the antony gormley on sculpture book, this is one of the most wanted antony gormley author readers around the world. Sir antony mark david gormley, obe, is a british sculptor. Gormleys apparent tranquillity and patience might be attributed to his buddhist philosophy.

He is grounded in archaeology and anthropology, and looks to asian and buddhist traditions as much as to western sculptural history. Each and every sculpture is a blankfaced human figure made of cast iron and 195cm high, the same height. Enjoy a drones eye view of our antony gormley exhibition in this short film, narrated by. Antony gormley currently lives and works in london. From the tidy world of piet mondrian to sculptors antony gormley and isamu noguchi the years best art titles. The messages we gathered both from the asian field exhibition venue and the website, which are the fruits of intercourse between different lives and the field installation, constitute the main content of the book asian field, with creative essay untitled asian field, photographs and name list of makers. The show features a series of new monumental works.

One of the most exciting sculptors of our time, antony g. In 1994 he was awarded the turner prize and in 1999 he won the south bank prize for visual art. Oct 16, 2015 lavishly illustrated, this book will be of interest to not only art lovers, curators, and critics, but also artists and art students. Antony gormley antony gormley on sculpture 21stcentury. An appreciation of the british artist who revitalized the human figure in sculpture. This is the first book to focus on gormleys thoughts on sculpture, positioning his career and artistic philosophy in relation to its history. Often cast from his own body, his lead and iron figures are sites for the exploration of states of being. Antony gormley is a sculptor and installation artist based in london. Website of british sculptor antony gormley, creator of the angel of the north, field for the british isles, and quantum cloud. Take a look inside the exhibition i see this show as a really important test ground. Antony gormley art monographs and museum exhibition catalogs. Antony gormley on sculpture by antony gormley goodreads. Antony gormley sculptures for sale antony gormley art value. Antony gormley sculpture art, abstract sculpture, gormley.

His works include the angel of the north, a public sculpture in gateshead in the north of england, commissioned in 1994 and erected in february 1998. Antony gormleys most popular book is naoto fukasawa. Another place is a piece of modern sculpture by sir antony gormley located at crosby beach in merseyside, england. His works include the angel of the north, a public sculpture in gateshead in the north of. Stavanger has no fewer than 23 sculptures by the contemporary british sculptor antony gormley best known for his angel of the north in england and together they constitute broken column, whose aim is to illustrate the many facets of the city and, for that matter, life and death itself. Antony gormley does not shy away from political issues. May 15, 2007 blind light at the hayward gallery is antony gormley s first major exhibition in london. Antony gormley on sculpture by anthony gormley, mark. In these artworks he examined aspects of the human presence in the world, often employing more than one figure placed within a landscape or cityscape. Is a wellknown author, some of his books are a fascination for readers like in the antony gormley on sculpture book, this is one of the most wanted. In an exclusive extract from his new book, antony gormley, britains foremost sculptor, reveals the inspirations behind his key works and his. Antony gormley, living room 2017 exhibition xavier. Antony gormley occupies an unusual position as a highly populist sculptor known chiefly for his angel of the north 1998, a national landmark in the uk who is also widely regarded as one of the most intellectually challenging artists working internationally. Winner of the turner prize in 1994, antony gormley is acclaimed internationally.

The exhibition, which runs from may 17 until august 19 2007, also includes even. It consists of 100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea. In 1997 gormley was made an order of the british empire obe for his services to sculpture and in 2003 he. Antony gormley has 30 books on goodreads with 683 ratings. Recent developments in gormleys sculpture have given rise to very different forms. Books by antony gormley author of antony gormley on. Gormley has placed his sculptures around the world in sitespecific locations, as the location of a piece is as important as the piece itself. Best antony gormley on sculpture prime file the book has an intimate feel, as gormley reveals the artists and philosophies that have had a significant impact on his outlook british museum mag. The messages we gathered both from the asian field exhibition venue and the website, which are the fruits of intercourse between different lives and the field installation, constitute the main content of the book asian field, with creative essay untitled asian field, photographs and name list of makers and of those who have worked on the project as an important complement, hence a 3d. Antony gormley on sculpture gormley, antony, holborn, mark on. He is well known for his sculptures that use a cast of his own body as their starting point and for his largescale, outdoor installations such as angel of the north 1998 and another place 1997. Apr 30, 2012 british sculptor antony gormley is wellknown for his lifesize sculptures that creatively mimic the human body, but the figurative clay mounds from his series titled field, though not as accurate in depicting mankinds form, holds deeper value for the artist. Sir antony gormley is a british sculptor whose works are concerned with space we occupy within and without our bodies. This is the first book to focus on gormley s thoughts on sculpture, positioning his career and artistic philosophy.

Discover book depositorys huge selection of antonygormley books online. From the angel of the north 1998 to the hundred castiron lifesize human figures that populate crosby beach in liverpool another place, 2007, gormley makes works. Antony gormley book calgary public library bibliocommons. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gormley antony books online. Other public works include another place on crosby beach near liverpool and event horizon, which has been shown at many sites across the world. Inside australia by antony gormley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As we prepare for his biggest uk exhibition in over a decade, here are 10 works you need to know from across his career.

Antony gormley piece among first artworks for plymouths. Separating the intent of the artist from the meaning which is gleaned by an observer is an important step in appreciating any art. Awarded the turner prize in 1994, he was knighted in 2014. Best known for the major public works that most visibly represent his rigorous and innovative approach to sculpture, gormley is a prolific and intellectual artist who has renegotiated the tension between the individual and the universal. This revised and expanded second edition includes over 50 additional pages documenting. He won the 1994 turner prize and has had solo exhibitions at the whitechapel, tate, and hayward galleries, white cube and the british museum, and internationally at the corcoran gallery, documenta and the venice. Antony gormley firmament, 2008 etching on arches velin paper, signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso, from the edition of 60 sheet.

The work proved controversial due to the naked statues but has increased tourism to the beach. His interest in humans is both intimate and symbolic. Sculptor antony gormley born 1950 has become a household name, particularly in his native britain, thanks to his prominent public installations and major solo shows. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dynamic and thoughtprovoking, antony gormley on sculpture is essential reading for anyone fascinated by sculpture and its long and complex history as a medium. Antony gormley on sculpture by antony gormley, hardcover. Sep 19, 2019 antony gormley on sculpture paperback 19 sept. In the midst of the religious conflict, gormley selected three spots along the derry walls. Over the past 25 years, antony gormley, perhaps britains bestknown living sculptor, has revitalized the human image in sculpture. Oct 05, 2015 buy antony gormley on sculpture 01 by antony gormley, mark holborn isbn. His works include the angel of the north, a public sculpture in gateshead in the north of england, commissioned in 1994 and erected in february 1998, another place on crosby beach near liverpool, and event horizon, a multipart site installation which premiered in. Mark holborn antony gormley occupies an unusual position as a highly populist sculptor known chiefly for his angel of the north 1998, a national landmark in the uk who is also widely regarded as one of the. Blind light at the hayward gallery is antony gormleys first major exhibition in london.

Anyone interested in sculpture in general not specifically gormleys will get something from this book and will contemplate 3d art through a fresh lens afterwards. Generating controversy and passion, gormleys public sculptures raise key issues about the. Text by antony gormley human, forma edizioni, florence, italy. Antony gormley is a wellknown author, some of his books are a fascination for readers like in the antony gormley on sculpture book, this is one of the most wanted antony gormley author readers around the world. Antony gormley, turner prizewinning british sculptor and draftsman best known for his work with human forms, which he created chiefly from casts of his own naked body. Lavishly illustrated, this book will be of interest to not only art lovers, curators, and critics, but also artists and art students.

The figures are modelled on the artists own naked body. Generating controversy and passion, gormley s public sculptures raise key issues about the. In his sculptures, installations, and public artworks, antony gormley explores the relation of the human body to space and moments in time. Antony gormley, living room 2017 exhibition xavier hufkens. Jun 4, 2016 this pin was discovered by marianne westgate. Antony gormley piece among first artworks for plymouths the.

The show features a series of new monumental works specially designed for the gallerys cavernous spaces, alongside pieces from the last three decades. A massive field of 200,000 clay figures my modern met. Antony gormley occupies an unusual position as a highly popular sculptor known chiefly for his angel of the north 1998, a national landmark in the uk who is also widely regarded as one of the most intellectually challenging artists working internationally. Antony gormley in stavanger rough guides rough guides. London, madison square in new york, sao paulo in brazil and hong kong. So whether or not antony gormley meant for his giant metal.

Discover book depositorys huge selection of antony gormley books online. Gormleys look ii is an anthropomorphic cast iron sculpture that features 22 iron blocks made into a twicelifesize figure. Buy antony gormley on sculpture 01 by antony gormley, mark holborn isbn. British sculptor antony gormley is wellknown for his lifesize sculptures that creatively mimic the human body, but the figurative clay mounds from his series titled field, though not as accurate in depicting mankinds form, holds deeper value for the. Antony gormley is most wellknown for his sculpture the angel of the north, which stands in gateshead in the north of england. Jan 07, 2020 gormleys look ii is an anthropomorphic cast iron sculpture that features 22 iron blocks made into a twicelifesize figure. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Gormleys apparent tranquillity and patience might be attributed to his buddhist. Knighted in 2014 for his service to the arts, he is an honorary doctor of the university of cambridge and a fellow of trinity and jesus colleges, cambridge. He won the 1994 turner prize and has had solo exhibitions at the whitechapel, tate, and hayward galleries, white cube and the british. Antony gormley s most popular book is naoto fukasawa. The book is structured thematically over four chapters. Thoughtful, and prompted some good questions in me. It will be installed at the citys historic west hoe pier.