Ellsworth Kelly

A deep exploration of the renowned artist's career, Ellsworth Kelly highlights his innovative approaches to abstraction across various mediums.

This publication serves as a comprehensive examination of Kelly's remarkable seven-decade journey through the world of abstraction. Accompanying the traveling exhibition Ellsworth Kelly at 100, it honors the influential career of this revered American abstractionist. The book delves into various facets of his artistry, from his enduring drawing practice to his innovative layered canvas panels, showcasing how Kelly consistently revisited shapes and motifs throughout his life.

In Ellsworth Kelly, readers can explore the artist's profound engagement with form, color, line, and space across multiple mediums, including painting, sculpture, collage, drawing, and photography. The fully illustrated volume features significant works from both public and private collections, highlighting standout pieces like Painting for a White Wall (1952) and Painting in Three Panels (1956). It also includes notable examples from his iconic Chatham and Spectrum series, as well as the monumental floor painting installation Yellow Curve (1990), which is displayed for the first time in over three decades.

The book is enriched with essays by prominent figures such as Jean-Pierre Criqui, Alex Da Corte, and Suzanne Hudson, who provide valuable insights into Kelly's extensive oeuvre. With three gatefolds and a tip-on cover image, this publication also features unpublished archival materials from Kelly's studio and the Glenstone archives, making it an essential resource for understanding the legacy of this extraordinary artist.