Text by Brian Nissen, Octavio Paz, Dore Ashton, Juan Villoro, Alberto Ruy Sánchez, Ricardo Cayuela
Published with Conaculta and Fondo de Cultura Económica.
This monograph presents a full overview of the paintings and sculptures of London-born, New York/Mexico-based artist Brian Nissen (born 1939). It explores his major themes, which range from myth and history to anthropology and biology, all of which are expressed in an astonishing variety of idioms--including reinterpretations of ancient Mexican codices.
FORMAT: Hbk, 10.25 x 12 in. / 252 pgs / 170 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $75.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $99 GBP £60.00 ISBN: 9788415118398 PUBLISHER: RM AVAILABLE: 3/31/2013 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Out of stock indefinitely AVAILABILITY: Not available TERRITORY: NA UK incl IE
Published by RM. Text by Brian Nissen, Octavio Paz, Dore Ashton, Juan Villoro, Alberto Ruy Sánchez, Ricardo Cayuela
Published with Conaculta and Fondo de Cultura Económica.
This monograph presents a full overview of the paintings and sculptures of London-born, New York/Mexico-based artist Brian Nissen (born 1939). It explores his major themes, which range from myth and history to anthropology and biology, all of which are expressed in an astonishing variety of idioms--including reinterpretations of ancient Mexican codices.
