A remarkable publication ensconced within the annals of the Stedelijk Museum is the VORMEN VAN DE KLEUR catalogue. This collector’s item features a cassette containing biographies for all the artists involved, including the likes of Donald Judd, along with four original silkscreens. Only 2200 copies of the silkscreen edition were released, all featuring a palette of red, white, and blue.
Notable names such as Ellsworth Kelly, William Turnbull, Bob Bonies, and K.G. Pfahler were invited to contribute to the collection with their own square silkscreens, making it a challenge for designer Wim Crouwel to create a suitable container for the loose pages and silkscreens. Opting for a larger size of 10.2 x 10.2 inches, Crouwel deemed this publication to be a significant addition to the Stedelijk Museum’s history, and rightfully so. It is undoubtedly one of the museum’s most prized catalogues and a must-have for avid collectors of Stedelijk Museum material or publications by Wim Crouwel.
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The catalogue was elegantly designed by Wim Crouwel and remains in near-mint condition, as depicted in the accompanying picture. With all 27 sheets and silkscreens in mint condition, this book measures 10.6 x 10.6 inches, while the silkscreens measure 10.2 x 10.2 inches. VORMEN VAN DE KLEUR/NEW SHAPES OF COLOUR showcases four silkscreens by Ellsworth Kelly, Bob Bonies, Georg-Karl Pfahler, and William Turnbull in shades of blue and red. Published by the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam in 1966, the edition features original wrappers and black and white illustrations throughout, highlighting the trends in abstract art over the past decade. Some of the notable names featured include Josef Albers, Donald Judd, Frank Stella, Victor Vasarely, Max Bill, and Peter Struycken. Printed in limited edition of 2200, this collection comes in a slipcase/sleeve for preservation and presentation.
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