Destination art ; 500 artworks worth the trip

Collectif

Publié par Phaidon Press, le 25 octobre 2018

560 pages

Résumé

Art tourism has been a popular pursuit for generations of adventurers, and Destination Art is the essential guide to 500 must-see examples of permanently installed place-specific art of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Highlighting the best of public art in city centers, sculpture parks, site-specific installations in museums, memorials designed by contemporary artists, works of land art, and much more, Destination Art is an informative and enjoyable overview of the most significant and travel-worthy art around the globe. Key Selling Points - Enjoy a world tour from the comfort of your reading chair, or plan a detailed and engaging art itinerary for your next trip - Discover hidden gems in big cities, explore art in nature, and trek to remote locales for one-of-a-kind experiences of art in unique locations The artists featured in this global selection are among the world's best and most beloved from the past century, including Marina Abramovic, Alexander Calder, Jenny Holzer, Yayoi Kusama, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Richard Serra, and many more - The book's geographical organization and logistical details - including addresses, websites, and opening hours - make travel planning simple - The 500 artworks included in this guide range from large and bold to small and subtle - and they never 'travel', meaning that they can only be seen if you visit them in situ