We are relocating!
In the coming weeks we will be occupied with packing and moving our internet store inventory. The entire collection needs to be transferred from Leidschendam to Oegstgeest, and this will take some time.
If all goes according to plan, we will be fully operational again on November 21st, but until then, it may happen that we are unable to immediately assist you with your order. We ask for your understanding, but as soon as possible, your order will be fulfilled with the utmost speed.
Richard Serra is a sculptor and video artist. Initially, he pursued a degree in English literature. To support himself financially, he worked as a student in a local steel factory. These experiences would have a decisive impact.
In 1961, Serra studied art at Yale University (New Haven). He was initially interested in painting. After becoming friends with composer Philip Glass in Paris, he realized that his future lay in sculpture. He returned to the United States, settled in New York, and in the period of 1966-1967, created unconventional works with rubber and neon tubing.
His circle of friends expanded to include artists such as Steve Reich, Carl Andre, Sol LeWitt, Walter De Maria, and Eva Hesse. Robert Smithson had a major influence on his choice for environmental art and land art.
Serra is considered a minimalist and creator of land art. He became known for his monumental works of corten steel. He has grown to become one of the most influential contemporary American sculptors and minimalists. Serra’s largest work in corten steel is “The Matter of Time,” which can be seen at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. It includes eight installations with fifty elements, including ellipses, circles, and spirals.
Many collections and museums have included Serra’s works. In the Netherlands, his works can be seen in Maastricht (Bonnefantenmuseum), Otterlo (Kröller-Müller Museum), Rotterdam (Boijmans Van Beuningen), Amsterdam (Stedelijk Museum), Tilburg (De Pont), and Wassenaar (Voorlinden).
www.ftn-books.com has multiple Serra titles available.
