Guy de Cointet by Guy de Cointet - 9783037644775

Name: Guy de Cointet by Guy de Cointet - 9783037644775
Brand: JRP Ringier

JRP Ringier

Now back in print, this volume is the first overview of the French-born, Los Angeles\u2013based artist Guy de Cointet (1934\u201383). De Cointet was fascinated with language, which he explored primarily through performance and drawing. His practice involved collecting random phrases, words and even single letters from popular culture and literary sources\u2014he often cited Raymond Roussel\u2019s novel Impressions of Africa as influential\u2014and working these elements into nonlinear narratives, which were presented as plays to his audience. De Cointet is one of the major figures in Los Angeles\u2019 Conceptual art movement of the 1970s, having strongly influenced a number of prominent Los Angeles\u2013based artists, including Paul McCarthy and Mike Kelley. The book, written by Marie de Brugerolle and published with the\n\nGuy de Cointet\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the ;