John Gossage's 'An Abridged Dictionary of Sculpture' Explores American Sculpture

John Gossage's 'An Abridged Dictionary of Sculpture' presents a photographic survey of American sculpture, characterized by an itinerant archaeological feel. The work evokes comparisons to Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and Walker Evans, emphasizing the vernacular and overlooked aspects of sculptural objects in the American landscape. The project is described as a kindly trove, hinting at a personal and exploratory approach to documenting sculpture.