Description
Rare and highly collectible first edition of Dan Flavin: lumière fluores = fluorescent light, published in 1969 by the National Gallery of Canada. This early monograph captures a pivotal moment in the career of one of Minimalism’s most influential artists. Designed in conjunction with Flavin’s groundbreaking exhibitions in Ottawa and Vancouver that same year, this catalog includes over 149 black-and-white illustrations and several color plates, documenting his fluorescent light installations, preparatory drawings, and conceptual diagrams.
Edited by Brydon Smith with a foreword by Jean Sutherland Boggs, this square-format softcover features bilingual text and an in-depth exploration of Flavin’s work during the 1960s-the period when he fully committed to fluorescent light as his singular medium. It remains one of the most important early publications on Flavin’s practice and is widely sought after by collectors of conceptual, minimalist, and light-based art.
This copy shows general shelf wear consistent with age. There is a noted area of weakness in the spine near the center of the book, though all pages remain attached and the book is complete. A solid and presentable example of a key historical work documenting one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century.
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First edition, published 1969 by the National Gallery of Canada
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Exhibition catalog for Dan Flavin’s shows in Ottawa and Vancouver
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Includes over 150 illustrations of early works, diagrams, and installations
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Square softcover format, approximately 20 cm x 20 cm, 272 pages
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Important early documentation of fluorescent light as sculptural medium
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Copy shows shelf wear and mid-spine weakness but remains intact and complete
A foundational reference for scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts of modern and conceptual art.
