John Baldessari

What is art, really? Let Baldessari show you—wryly, brilliantly, and without a dull moment. Explore the endlessly inventive mind of John Baldessari—the conceptual art icon who made it his mission to “not make boring art.” With razor-sharp wit and a rule-breaking approach, Baldessari turned everyday photos, cryptic texts, and bold juxtapositions into powerful artistic statements that still challenge and inspire today.

This essential book celebrates over 50 years of Baldessari’s boundary-pushing genius. Alongside striking reproductions of his most iconic image-text works, the book includes two compelling essays on his legacy and influence. It also features a wide selection of Baldessari’s own writings, collected from 1968 to 2011, offering a direct line into his curious, humorous, and always provocative thinking. Whether you're a devoted fan or discovering him for the first time, John Baldessari is a playful, profound tribute to one of the most original voices in modern art.

“Do you sense how all the parts of a good picture are involved with each other, not just placed side by side?” — John Baldessari

Rethink what art can be. Get inspired. Get weird. Get Baldessari

Details 

• Paperback
• Dimension: 8.5 x 11.25 in. 
• 128 pages with 50 color illustrations