Phaidon Gaetano Pesce: The Complete Incoherence Glenn Adamson

The definitive volume on Gaetano Pesceâs incomparable life and career, as told in the artist-designerâs own words. In a category all his own, Gaetano Pesce is widely considered one of the most important, and elusive, creative figures of the last half century. Bridging numerous key art and design movements, while never belonging to any of them, Pesceâs singular practice has remained steadfastly provocative, defying convention, utility, and good taste. Glenn Adamson, the acclaimed curator and writer, conducted the wide-ranging interview with Pesce on which this book is based, drawing out new stories and insights, as well as providing an introduction that thoroughly contextualizes Pesceâs unique position in contemporary art and design. As postmodern design has become increasingly desirable, interest in Pesce has grown with renewed exhibition activity and critical attention, and his work has become even more valuable and collectible. In this long overdue summary co-published with Salon 94, Pesce looks back at his incomparable and wildly inventive career, recounting his life and practice in his own words. Specifications: Format: Hardback Size: 329 Ã 235 mm (12 3/4 Ã 9 1/4 in)Pages: 304 pp