Voulkos The Breakthrough Years
“Voulkos The Breakthrough Years” by Glenn Adamson is a comprehensive monograph published by Black Dog Publishing Limited in 2016. This edition spans 207 pages and is presented in English, offering an in-depth exploration of the artist Peter Voulkos during his most prolific years from the early 1950s to the 1970s. The book features a detailed examination of both his renowned ceramic works and his often-overlooked paintings, providing a fresh perspective on Voulkos’ contributions to the art world.
Readers will find that the text delves into Voulkos’ legacy and the impact of his innovative approach to ceramics, as well as how contemporary artists continue to engage with the expressive language of clay he helped redefine. The book includes contributions from notable writers such as Andrew Perchuk and Jenni Sorkin, who contextualize Voulkos’ work within art history. Published in collaboration with the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, this monograph serves as a significant resource for those interested in American art and individual artists.
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Peter Voulkos: The Breakthrough Years is the first monograph in over 20 years on the artist Peter Voulkos. Covering the most prolific span of Voulkos’ career, from the early 1950s to the 1970s, this book includes both his well-known ceramic works as well as his largely overlooked paintings.
While Voulkos’ work has most often been discussed in relation to the practice of ceramics, the writers in this book explore the artist’s work through the scope of art history and in a contemporary light. In addition to engaging with the breakthrough years of Voulkos’ practice, a focus is also put on his legacy today, as numerous artists explore the expressive language of clay that he helped to re-invent.
The book includes texts from writers Andrew Perchuk, Deputy Director at The Getty Research Institute; and Jenni Sorkin, Assistant Professor in Contemporary Art at UC Santa Barbara.
Published in collaboration with the Museum of Arts and Design, New York.
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