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Chuck Close: Life and Work, 1988-95 Book
Close moves beyond the typical artist monograph by engaging the painter in a discussion about his profound personal "catastrophe." In 1988 painter Chuck Close had achieved a rare success: he was just 50 years old and his monumental portraits had already been the subject of a major museum retrospective, 60 solo shows, and hundreds of other group shows. His portrait subjects were often other painters such as Francesco Clemente and Lucas Samaras, and his work was shown in the prestigious Pace Gallery in New York City. Then catastrophe struck: Close suffered a collapsed spinal artery, which ultimately left him paralyzed and permanently wheelchair-bound. For weeks, many in the art world thought he might be dead. Certainly, the obituary of his painting career was quickly written. … read more...
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