Marc-Olivier Wahler edits 'The Hidden World' showcasing Jim Shaw's didactic art collection
Published in March 2015, 'The Hidden World, Jim Shaw didactic art collection' is a 500-page volume edited by Marc-Olivier Wahler. The book opens with the provocative statement 'Cette information va changer votre vie' (This information will change your life), which appears to be advertising copy for a cult. This publication presents the extensive didactic art collection of American artist Jim Shaw. The work was featured in artpress issue 420, appearing on page 85. Koenig Books published the volume, which offers a comprehensive look at Shaw's collection of instructional and educational artworks. The book's design and content create what the source describes as a 'magnifique petit livre' (magnificent little book).
Key facts
- Marc-Olivier Wahler edited 'The Hidden World, Jim Shaw didactic art collection'
- The book was published in March 2015
- The publication spans 500 pages
- It opens with the phrase 'Cette information va changer votre vie'
- The opening text appears to be advertising for a cult
- The book documents Jim Shaw's didactic art collection
- It was featured in artpress issue 420 on page 85
- Koenig Books published the volume
Entities
Artists
- Marc-Olivier Wahler
- Jim Shaw
Institutions
- artpress
- Koenig Books
Sources
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