Peter Fischli & David Weiss: Snowman
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Author: Fischli, Peter
In 1987, Peter Fischli and David Weiss created 'Snowman', a permanently frozen snowman sculpture installed outside the Römerbrücke power station in Germany. This artist’s book tells the story of the 'Snowman' from 1987 to today, chronicling its iterations in a photo essay. It also illustrates the transformation of the snowman’s cultural meanings since the 18th century, from 'bogeyman' to loveable friend, and shows how the generation of electricity has changed in the last 35 years.In 2017, Fischli was commissioned by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to remake the work. His 'Snowman' consisted of three copper spheres contained in a large freezer. As frost accumulated on the spheres, the snowman grew in size, eventually requiring defrosting, his smile redrawn daily to preserve his expression.
ISBN 9783753302508. Walther König, Köln. pb. 176 pages. 161 colour ills. 21 x 15 cm.
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In 1987, Peter Fischli and David Weiss created 'Snowman', a permanently frozen snowman sculpture installed outside the Römerbrücke power station in Germany. This artist’s book tells the story of the 'Snowman' from 1987 to today, chronicling its iterations in a photo essay. It also illustrates the transformation of the snowman’s cultural meanings since the 18th century, from 'bogeyman' to loveable friend, and shows how the generation of electricity has changed in the last 35 years.In 2017, Fischli was commissioned by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to remake the work. His 'Snowman' consisted of three copper spheres contained in a large freezer. As frost accumulated on the spheres, the snowman grew in size, eventually requiring defrosting, his smile redrawn daily to preserve his expression.
ISBN 9783753302508. Walther König, Köln. pb. 176 pages. 161 colour ills. 21 x 15 cm.
available