Alberto Giacometti

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Discover an in-depth look at Alberto Giacometti and his art in this special publication released in Denmark for the first time in recent years. This book accompanies the exhibition "Alberto Giacometti, What Meets the Eye" and is the result of a unique collaboration between the Fondation Giacometti in Paris and SMK in Copenhagen.

An insightful exploration of Giacometti’s artistic journey and philosophical influences.

This catalog offers a close examination of Giacometti’s works alongside the research that shaped the exhibition. It features essential original texts by both philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and Giacometti himself, newly translated for this edition. Additionally, it includes four contemporary articles by Danish and French scholars, providing fresh perspectives on his art.

Highlighting Giacometti’s departure from the surrealist circle he was part of until 1934-35, the book delves into the connections between his later works and the phenomenological ideas of post-war thinkers like Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty.

Beyond exploring the artistic concepts and experiences behind Giacometti’s methods, the book also paints a vivid picture of post-war Paris, revealing the environments and influential figures that surrounded the artist during this pivotal period.

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