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”A really stunning book about Robert Irwin. Couldn't put it down.”
Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees
a life of contemporary artist Robert Irwin
Lawrence Weschler · 1982 · 240 pages
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About the book
Lawrence Weschler presents an unconventional portrait of visual artist Robert Irwin, whose pioneering work transformed contemporary visual perception. Through conversations and observations, Weschler builds a meditation on how Irwin redefined what it means to "see," moving from abstract paintings to sculptures and, finally, to environment and light.
This book is both a biography and a philosophical reflection on art, perception, and the obsessive pursuit of capturing the essence of visual experience.
Book details
| Author | Lawrence Weschler |
|---|---|
| Original title | Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees |
| Year of publication | 1982 |
| Pages | 240 |
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