Synopses & Reviews
I Donandrsquo;t Know . The Weave of Textile Language is a unique project by the renowned American artist Richard Tuttle (b. 1941). Tuttle, who came to prominence in the 1960s, is revered for his delicate and playful approach, often using such humble, everyday materials as cloth, paper, rope, and plywood. Drawing on Tuttleandrsquo;s knowledge as a longstanding collector of textiles from around the world, the book investigates the importance of the material throughout history, across Tuttleandrsquo;s remarkable body of work, and into the latest developments in his practice. Included are photographs of Tuttleandrsquo;s collection; essays about the historical, aesthetic, social, and material value of textiles; images of works from a recent Whitechapel Gallery exhibition; and documentation of his newly commissioned sculpture in Tate Modernandrsquo;s Turbine Hall.
About the Author
Richard Tuttle is a vital force in the development of conceptualism and postminimalism. He lives and works in Mount Desert, Maine; Abiquiu, New Mexico, and New York City. Achim Borchardt-Hume is head of exhibitions at Tate Modern, London. Magnus af Petersens is chief curator at Whitechapel Gallery, London.