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Asger Jorn (b. Vejrum 1914, d. Århus 1973)

Guy Ernest Debord (b. Paris 1931, d. Bellevue-la-Montagne 1994)

“Mémoires”, 1959. Structures portant d'Asger Jorn. Cph. L'internationale Situationniste. Illust. by Asger Jorn. In orig. sandpaper wrappers. With dedeication from artist Wilhelm Freddie to Jørgen Nash. 27×21 cm.

“The intention was to create a spontaneous expression; the two Situationists were not seeking to produce an elegant and expensive object. There was something throwaway about the book. It was more like a trace or leftover from a flurry of activity that was in opposition to the dictates of the spectacular commodity economy.”

Literature: Hvid Kromann, Hold Sidenius a.o. (eds.), Danish Artist's Books. Cph 2013.

Condition

The paper has turned slightly brown. Signs of wear along the edges of the wrapper.

Auction

Modern art and design, 17 December 2019