© Julie Pollet
© Julie Pollet
© Julie Pollet
© Julie Pollet
Hans/Jean Arp (1886–1966) and Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1889–1943), two major artists of the 20th-century avant-garde, are among the most famous artist couples. They met in Zurich in 1915 and never left each other’s side. As pioneers of abstract art, they created a unique body of work; both were highly gifted and explored many genres. Like other artist couples, they developed not only an emotional but also an artistic intimacy, as they closely followed the creation of their partner’s work and discussed their aspirations intensively. From drawing to construction, from textile to wall paintings, each form gave rhythm to their lives, opening up geometric and organic abstraction to dance, décor, architecture, sculpture and the applied arts.
Edited by Walburga Krupp.
With texts by Hans/Jean Arp, Marie Claes, Kurt De Boodt, Isabelle Ewig, Medea Hoch, Walburga Krupp, Agathe Mareuge, Simona Martinoli, Susanne N. Nielsen, Laura Pirkelbauer and Caroline Ugelstad.
Published by Bozar Books & Mercatorfonds, 2024
In English only
Hardcover
288 pages
23 x 29 cm
Retail price: € 45
Available at the Bozar Bookshop by Walther König or distributed by www.mercatorfonds.be
