Author Description

Previously unpublished ephemera, poems and photographs accompany this sharp retrospective volume of Antin's 50 years of conceptual, feminist art For more than 50 years, Eleanor Antin (born 1935) has been a distinctive voice in postmodernism, traversing conceptual art and feminist movements. Her projects, often photographic series or performances, scrutinize the historic and contemporary roles of women, darkened by consumerist commentary on the ideal feminine. Crash dieting, Schick razors, mascara and pill bottles all play starring roles in her most famous works. This most comprehensive monograph to date accompanies Antin's first retrospective in 25 years and her first ever in Europe. Each commissioned text dives into a different facet of her work: her life in New York and San Diego; her Jewish identity; her feminist activism; her unfailing humor; her performances and films; and the impact of her art on younger generations of artists. It also features a complete exhibition history, a comprehensive list of works and a timeline of her life.