By Neal Benezra and Olga M. Viso, with Michael Brenson and Paul Schimmel
Awarded: American Association of Museums Honorable Mention

One of a few progressive artists who began to reinvent the figure and asserted the viability of narrative in contemporary art, Spanish artist Juan Muñoz (1953–2001) gained international recognition for his extraordinary sculptural installations. From early architectural pieces that suggest a human presence to more recent installations that weave complex, enigmatic stories through the careful arrangement of figures in groups, Muñoz's work investigates ambiguity and paradox and their psychological implications. Drawing upon a wide range of sources in literature, music, theater, and film, as well as architecture and painting, Muñoz devoted himself not only to sculpture but also to two-dimensional and sound-based works. He also worked as an essayist, curator, and critic.

This richly illustrated volume, the most comprehensive study of Muñoz's art to date, accompanied the first major survey exhibition of his work to tour the United States. The 59 works in the exhibition,among them sculptures, drawings, and several major installations, are illustrated in full color. Essays by the exhibition's curators, Neal Benezra and Olga M. Viso, and by noted art critic Michael Brenson, explore numerous facets of Muñoz's oeuvre. Paul Schimmel's interview with Muñoz and a compilation of the artist's writings provide further insight into his artistic vision. Also included are photographs of Double Bind, the artist's recently completed project for the Tate Modern, London.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Institute of Chicago, 2001
Hardcover edition published in association with the University of Chicago Press

9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.; 224 pages; 145 illustrations
Hardcover $50.00 ISBN 0-226-04290-1
Softcover $24.95 ISBN 0-86559-190-3

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