Each of the artists named in the title of siegelaub s publication contributed twenty. Beyond conceptual art at the stedelijk museum amsterdam. The letter explains the nature of the book and siegelaub s desire to use xerox technology to print it. Carl andre, robert barry, douglas huebler, joseph kosuth, sol. Republished in december 2015 on the occasion of the exhibition seth siegelaub. A small group of contemporary artists were each invited to fill 25 pages in any way they desired, with the understanding that the book was to be reproduced by xerox.
Books and ideas after seth siegelaub the center for book. Siegelaub asked each participating artist to create. Zipster, nov 14 1968 pr dept, xerox co, siegelaub papers, moma l. Seth siegelaub contemporary art an art gallery with various publications, posters, and mailers for exhibitions, including.
Carl andre, robert barry, douglas huebler, joseph kosuth. Based on the seminal xerox book by seth siegelaub published in 1968, this iteration follows a similar format by asking seven photographers to portray new york city through both new and older work. In portland, 5 artists will work over the course of five days at publication studio, using the risograph as a tool. Wendler, this collaborative project known as the xerox book features contributions from artists carl andre, robert barry, douglas huebler, joseph kosuth, sol lewitt, robert morris, and lawrence weiner. The xerox book carl andre, robert barry, joseph kosuth. In 1968 seth siegelaub invited lewitt to contribute drawings to the xerox book, a compilation of works by a selection of artists whose work was primarily threedimensional. An important early supporter of artists involved in the conceptual art movement, siegelaub s curatorial work took place both in physical spaces and, most significantly, in the form. Carl andre, robert barry, douglas huebler, joseph korsuth, sol lewitt, robert morris, lawrence weiner. The project, as conceived by seth siegelaub and jack wendler, was intended to be a group exhibition in the form of a 64page printed book.
Among his groundbreaking projects were the xerox book 1968 and julyaugust. This book exhibitionalso known as the xerox bookwas organized and published by seth siegelaub in 1968. Seth siegelaub born 1941, bronx, new york june 15, 20, basel, switzerland was an americanborn art dealer, curator, author and researcher. As an independent curator, he played a vital role in the emergence of conceptual art between 1966 and 1972, working with artists such as carl andre, robert barry, douglas huebler, joseph kosuth, and lawrence weiner. Carl andres xerox book contribution 1968 gif courtesy of greg allen in 1968, seth siegelaub and john wendler published the first edition of the socalled xerox book. The xerox book in 1968, the maverick art dealer seth siegelaub invited seven artistscarl andre, robert barry, douglas huebler, joseph kosuth, sol lewitt, robert morris, and lawrence. The xerox book was an exhibitionintheformofabook, copublished in 1968 by seth siegelaub and jack wendler. Carl andre, robert barry, douglas huebler, joseph kosuth, sol lewitt, robert morris, lawrence weiner xerox book.
Xerox book is my belated contribution to the project. Siegelaub s most famous exhibition took the form of a publication, xerox book 1968. The xerox book was published by legendary dealer and curator seth siegelaub in 1968. He asked the seven artists to each contribute 25 pages of artwork produced with the help of a xerox machine. First page of one million dots, by robert barry, a work reproduced in xerox book 1968 i. The groundbreaking exhibitions and publications he produced between 1968 and 1971such as the xerox book of 1968 for which several artists were each allotted a set of pages to work with and julyaugust 1970 a group show that. Seth siegelaub papersin the museum of modern art archives. For his section, lewitt created a system of twentyfour permutations of the most basic element of drawing the line. The bootleg is a project initiated by rollo press, to be undertaken in ten instalments. This exhibition in book form was originally published by american curator and art dealer seth siegelaub in 1968.
Seth siegelaub john wendler, and included contributions of 25 consecutive pages each from the conceptual artists. Siegelaub s idea was to transfer the physical space of an exhibition onto the pages of a book. Seth siegelaub on collecting textiles, introduction by. His goal was to create a publication that could be. Selected endeavors by seth siegelaub the exhibit will bring together seth siegelaub s historical publications, materials, and ephemera from 1962 to 1971. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Wendler seth siegelaub author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Seth siegelaub and jack wendler published the xerox book in december 1968. The lecture is a part of the 5th garage international conference. These publications are often taken as starting points for new. Group show1964 pierre clerk1964 lawrence weiner1964 e.
The seth siegelaub papers as institutional critique moma. The curator seth siegelaub invited the seven artists to participate in a project that soon became well known as the xerox book. Carl andre artsiegelaub, xerox book 1968 available. Louis kellner, sept 9 1968, siegelaub papers, moma l. Books and ideas after seth siegelaub spans an arc of tension between the works of seth siegelaub and contemporary cultural production. Issued in 1968 by gallerists seth siegelaub and john w. Both presenting a range of artists associated with siegelaub s curatorial practice and utilizing unconventional modes of exhibition, this book marks ongoing attempt by siegelaub to show work outside of the gallery setting, and his first time showing an exhibition in book form. In 1968, seth siegelaub and john wendler published the first edition of the so called xerox book.
The untitled publication, which was conceived as an exhibition in itself and is currently the subject of a show at paula cooper gallery is now considered a seminal artist book. Siegelaub continued his experimentation with exhibitionsasbooks in 1968 with xerox book. Seth siegelaub s xerox book our latest discoverystrongly recalling the original binder from mel bochners working drawings is a copy of seth siegelaub s seminal xerox book. Books by siegelaub that are often paraphrased include the xerox book 1968, which was printed in offset and has since been xeroxed by various artists and publishers in many different ways, the catalogue exhibitions from 1969, as well as lawrence weiners statements 1968. It features an interview with seth siegelaub, two essays by regine ehleiter and michalis pichler, and an extensively illustrated catalogue with bibliographic details.
Siegelaub was an instrumental figure in forging the path for conceptual art and giving a voice to a key generation of artists in the 1960s. Books and ideas after seth siegelaub michalis pichler. Siegelaub ran his own gallery, seth siegelaub contemporary art in manhattan from 1964 to 1966. The xerox book limited edition rare seth siegelaub sol. The first instalment of 100 copies has been produced as part of book. Page 2 of 3 archive suggest that at a relatively early stage it was decided that the xerox book. The xerox book was an exhibitionintheformofa book, copublished in 1968 by seth siegelaub and jack wendler. March 1969 was conceived as a calendarasexhibition, for which siegelaub. Presenting a range of artists associated with siegelaub aos curatorial practice and utilizing unconventional modes of exhibition, the book marks an ongoing attempt by siegelaub to show work outside of the gallery setting, along with. The riso book, inspired by the format of seth siegelaub and jack wendlers 1968 xerox book, is a geographic survey of contemporary artists with similar practices across several cities. The xerox book paperback december 31, 2015 by john w. In 1968, seth siegelaub and john wendler published the first edition of the socalled xerox book.
Carl andre robert barry douglas huebler joseph kosuth sol lewitt robert morris lawrence weiner. Books and ideas after seth siegelaub sternberg press. Carl andre robert barry douglas huebler joseph kosuth sol lewitt robert morris lawrence weiner also known as the xerox book seth siegelaub roma publication 260. Seth siegelaub is recognized primarily as a key force behind the emergence of conceptual art as we know it, through his work as a dealer and curator. Carl andre robert barry douglas huebler joseph kosuth sol lewitt robert morris lawrence weiner galerie seth siegelaub 1968. Among his groundbreaking projects were the xerox book 1968 and. Documents from the seth siegelaub papers in the moma. Hebner1964 arni hendin1964 herbert livesey1965 lawrence weiner1965 edward whiteman1966 the 25 show. The project was intended to be a group exhibition in the form of a 64page printed book. This book exhibitionalso known as the xerox book was organized and published by seth siegelaub in 1968.