Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape

Author: Yuko Hasegawa
Binding: Paperback
Published: National Gallery of Victoria., 2019

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some slight markings to back cover.

This compelling art monograph presents the groundbreaking work of a visionary contemporary artist, focusing on his profound engagement with the natural world and the ephemeral. It chronicles a series of monumental projects that transform landscapes through explosive events and intricate installations, illustrating the artist’s unique approach to creation and destruction. The volume uncovers the philosophical depth behind these transient spectacles, revealing how they challenge perceptions of time, space, and human intervention. Readers will find an insightful examination of an artistic practice that consistently pushes boundaries, offering a powerful commentary on our relationship with the environment.