Ay-O Happy Rainbow Hell by Kit Brooks

Description

This kaleidoscopic catalog celebrates avant-garde artist Ay-_x014C_’s first major museum exhibition in the United States

Known as the “Rainbow Artist” for the prominent bright motif in his work, Ay-_x014C_ has long referred to this compulsion as his “rainbow hell.” Ay-_x014C_- Happy Rainbow Hell invites readers into the vibrant world of his brilliant art, mind, and imagination, featuring artwork from the first major US museum exhibition devoted to his work.

Printed on heavy 100# paper and in 6 colour to acheive Ay-_x014C_’s vibrant colour palette, the book is its own stunning art object. It presents approximately 140 gorgeous illustrations from the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, home to the largest US collection of Ay-_x014C_’s silkscreen prints, and loans from other US institutions along with enlightening catalogue entries to better appreciate each piece.

ISBN: 9781588347411
Author(s): Kit Brooks