Ed Clark: The Big Sweep

Ed Clark: The Big Sweep – Chronicles of a Life, 1926–2019

Discover the groundbreaking legacy of Ed Clark, the influential American abstractionist and pioneer of the shaped canvas. From his innovative use of push brooms as painting tools to his revolutionary shaped canvases, Clark’s work left an indelible mark on the world of abstract painting.

Spanning decades of artistic evolution in both New York and Paris, this visual biography offers an intimate look into Clark’s life and career. Featuring reprints of historical texts, insightful interviews, personal letters, and rare ephemera from his archive, Ed Clark: The Big Sweep captures the essence of an artist who shaped the course of modern art.

Edited by Jake Brodsky and enriched with contributions from esteemed writers and art historians—including Darby English, Kellie Jones, Franklin Sirmans, and John Yau—this book is a must-have for art lovers, historians, and anyone inspired by the power of creative innovation.

Details 

• Paperback 
• 248 pages with 175 illustrations 
• Dimension: 9.3 in x 7.3in x 1.1in