Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica

As Subject and Object. Contemporary Book Artists Explore Sacred Hebrew Texts
(95 words)

Curators

Adrianne Rubin, Matthew Baigell.

Imprint

New York City, USA, 2013. Booklet, 35 pp., illustrations: 15 col., 27.3 × 20.9 cm. English.

Location

Museum of Biblical Art (MOBIA) (14 June–29 September 2013)

Description

Works by 14 book artists who explore traditional themes in unconventional ways. Central essay “Artists’ Books” examines the phenomenon of artists’ books that are based on, but not necessarily beholden to, ancient Hebrew texts. Biographical sketches of each artist. Basic listing. 39 items.

main keywords

ARTISTS’ BOOKS
JEWISH ART, CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

minor keywords

Granot, Archie
Papercuts
Scrolls of Esther, bookform
Woodcuts

Cite this page
“As Subject and Object. Contemporary Book Artists Explore Sacred Hebrew Texts”, in: Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica. Consulted online on 23 September 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004444522_COCO_CC2124>
First published online: 2019



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