David Carrier

Over more than thirty years, Sean Scully has produced a vibrant and compelling body of work that is widely collected and internationally exhibited. His signature style of lines or bands of color, alluding to architectural elements such as portals, windows, and walls, is one of the most instantly recognizable in contemporary painting.

In this, the first fully illustrated monograph to present an account of the artist's life and career to date, eminent art historian and critic David Carrier traces the development of Scully's oeuvre and assesses its significance. Lavish reproductions of his major works illustrate the text, while photographs taken by Scully on his travels show some of the forms that inspire them. A concise chronology, exhibition history, and select bibliography, as well as an interview with the artist, complete a volume that should be found on all contemporary art bookshelves. 200 illustrations, 190 in color.… (plus d'informations)