I was at that used bookstore on fourth avenue (accross from Utrecht) this weekend and bought an older Barnett Newman book. I know Newman is not everyone’s cup of tea – but he works for me. That said – make no mistake he was not the most gifted painter – at times his work is downright clumsy possibly brutally done. However the images he created and more importantly the volume and space he is able to present is second to none.
Back to my story, I bought a copy of the Thomas Hess book from 1969 and tucked inside is the checklist from his show of 1969 at Knoedler Gallery (photo above). Interesting enough it shows the provenance of various artworks – no price list though. It’s an interesting document of no real value but interesting none the less.
A barnett newman book found in a used storebook.. you don´t know how much we envy you here in the last land mass of south america.. we would have to kill someone to find something like that. :)
I really liked your blog and your paintings are more than intersting, good work
greetings from chile