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Thomas Chimes: Adventures in 'Pataphysics (Philadelphia Museum of Art)

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A wide-ranging profile of Thomas Chimes and his work. Through the decades, Chimes has pursued many themes and directions (and continues to do so). By showing us the inspirations that have fueled and informed Chimes's productive and extremely thoughtful life as a painter, Dr. Taylor takes us on a kaleidoscopic tour. Dadaism, Surrealism, 'Pataphysics and Symbolism; explorations on religious themes; the meaning of artistic creation; individual artists and writers; and settings from Paris to Philadelphia to New York. Being from Philadelphia and familiar with some of the scenes and characters, I found the book riveting. Dr. Taylor frames these subjects extremely well, inspires the reader to make further explorations, and shows the way to begin.

I knew Thomas Chimes some 50 years ago, was part of a group show with him and lost track of him as my life tacked on a different course. It was a pleasure to catch up with him via this handsome and thoughful book and a look at the process of this man and his work.