Kinetics
London: Hayward Gallery / The Arts Council of Great Britain, 1970. Tall 8vo card stock folder containing seventy-three loose and folded plates printed in black and white. Unbound.
Designed by Crosby / Fletcher / Forbes, a catalog issued on the occasion of the exhibit ‘Kinetics’ at the Hayward Gallery, September 25 – November 22, 1970 documenting the influence of Kinetics in modern art. Each of the sixty-seven artists is given their own plate featuring a short statement, portrait, and artwork. One of the more notable contributions is titled ‘A Possible Refusal’ by the Italian designer and artist Enzo Mari, in which he states his refusal to participate in the show on account the gallery not covering the full costs. Complete with introductory essays and manifestos providing historical and artistic context. An iconic piece of design by the distinguished trio of Theo Crosby, Alan Fletcher, and Colin Forbes in London printed by Lund Humphries, who also published Typographica.
Trace amounts of rubbing and age toning to folder, including light amount of foxing to fore edge, else fine. Item #159
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