Thirty-two conceptualist life instructions inspired by the artist’s five-year-old daughter
In the tradition of conceptual action books, American artist David Horvitz (born 1982) has created a long-form poem developed initially as a collaboration between the artist and his five-year-old daughter. Change the Name of the Days offers a collection of 32 lessons and short teaching units in the form of a colorful and graphic text-based artist’s book. From instructions such as "welcome the night into your house" to “exchange breaths with a plant,” this publication invites reflection upon the immateriality of the world surrounding us. The prompts also provide the reader with an opportunity to develop a performative action for each lesson, constituting their own personal collection of poetic instruments. The book is enriched with a text by author and Fluxus specialist Natilee Harren.
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Saturday, April 30, at 3 PM, Artbook @ Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles Bookstore presents a multi-book signing with artist David Horvitz, celebrating the release of his newest artist's books. Visit this link to purchase books, prints and t-shirts! And register for the event here. continue to blog
FORMAT: Hbk, 7.75 x 10.5 in. / 80 pgs. LIST PRICE: U.S. $29.95 LIST PRICE: CANADA $39.95 ISBN: 9782365680530 PUBLISHER: JBE BOOKS/YVON LAMBERT AVAILABLE: 9/21/2021 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA LA ASIA AU/NZ
Published by JBE BOOKS/YVON LAMBERT. Introduction by Natilee Harren.
Thirty-two conceptualist life instructions inspired by the artist’s five-year-old daughter
In the tradition of conceptual action books, American artist David Horvitz (born 1982) has created a long-form poem developed initially as a collaboration between the artist and his five-year-old daughter. Change the Name of the Days offers a collection of 32 lessons and short teaching units in the form of a colorful and graphic text-based artist’s book. From instructions such as "welcome the night into your house" to “exchange breaths with a plant,” this publication invites reflection upon the immateriality of the world surrounding us. The prompts also provide the reader with an opportunity to develop a performative action for each lesson, constituting their own personal collection of poetic instruments. The book is enriched with a text by author and Fluxus specialist Natilee Harren.
