*PREORDER* John Baldessari: The End of the Line

Preorders shipping September 2026

Discover the groundbreaking career of one of conceptual art’s most influential pioneers. John Baldessari: The End of the Line accompanies Pérez Art Museum Miami’s first major South Florida survey devoted to John Baldessari (1931–2020), bringing together approximately forty works spanning painting, photography, video, and installation. Drawn largely from the collection of Craig Robins, a close friend, champion, and one of Baldessari’s foremost collectors, the book offers an engaging look at an artist who spent his career questioning what art could be.

From his foundational works of the 1960s and 1970s to his radical Cremation Project, in which he burned most of his paintings from 1953 to 1966, Baldessari continually reinvented his practice. His playful yet provocative combinations of language, photography, and imagery challenged traditional ideas of authorship, painting, and artistic meaning. His instantly recognizable use of brightly colored circles to obscure faces and details became one of his signature visual strategies.

Born in National City, California, Baldessari went on to become a hugely influential artist and teacher. His impact extended far beyond his own work, shaping generations of artists during his decades of teaching at CalArts and UCLA.

John Baldessari: The End of the Line is an exciting introduction to the artist’s experimental spirit and enduring influence—and a special opportunity to explore his work alongside PAMM’s landmark exhibition.

Details 

• Hardcover 
• 184 Pages 
• Dimension: 8.75in x 11in x 1in