Hesse, Eva

Eva Hesse: Diaries

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ISBN 13:
9783906915586
author:
Hesse, Eva
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Hauser & Wirth Publishers
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
904
Dimensions:
20.3 x 14.2 x 5.3 centimetres (1
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£22.46

Description

Eva Hesse: Diaries offers an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of contemporary sculpture's most prominent figures. This extensive collection of diaries, recorded from 1955 to 1970, provides a unique insight into Eva Hesse's artistic process and personal life. Despite facing personal tragedies and the challenges of being a female artist in a male-dominated movement, Hesse remained committed to her craft. Her writing reveals a deeply thoughtful practice as both a sculptor and painter, using unconventional materials such as twisted ropes and delicate plastic. Born in 1936, Eva Hesse's life was marked by significant events, including fleeing Nazi Germany with her sister at the age of two and eventually settling in New York City. This collection of diaries provides a fascinating glimpse into her life and artistic career, cementing her place as a pioneer of contemporary sculpture.

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