MISUNDERSTANDINGS (A THEORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY) by Mel Bochner - 1970 Art Book | Conceptual Photography Theory | Perfect for Photography Students & Art Collectors

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196070Mel Bochner197035Multiples Gallery191,200Artists & Photographs Box1

1093

Marian Goodman GalleryMarian Goodman51965196619923020

Multiples, Inc.





Lawrence Alloway

Artists & Photographs Box
Dennis OppenheimDouglas HueblerEd RuschaJan DibbetsJoseph KosuthMel BochnerMichael KirbyRichard LongRobert MorrisRobert RauschenbergRobert SmithsonSol LeWittTom Gormley

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Misunderstandings (A Theory of Photography) was designed by Conceptual artist Mel Bochner as part of the boxed set of artists’ books entitled Artists & Photographs. Bochner’s contribution to this set was inspired by his research into the medium’s history. Finding little material of theoretical value, Bochner began gathering quotations of misunderstandings regarding photography which form the basis for the title and the content of this book. Misunderstandings comprises ten individual sheets loose within a plain brown envelope. Nine of the sheets inside are facsimiles of quotations handwritten on index cards. To add to the confusion of the misunderstandings, Bochner made up three fake quotes which are also included.

The work, originally part of the “Artists & Photographs” box set published by Multiples, Inc. in 1970, includes work by 19 artists. The publication was notable, above all, for the unusual selection of artists, the individuality of their work as presented in booklets, prints and collections of loose sheets, and their very different approaches to photography. Published in an edition of 1200 copies, the box—which was initially a commercial setback—is now considered an artistic landmark.

※Please note that there is visible damage and discoloration due to age.