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Tim Hawkinson

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Painter, sculpture, photographer, printmaker, and multi-media artist Tim Hawkinson is primarily known for his large-scale kinetic and sound-producing works. He has also created such eccentric art as a bird skeleton utilizing his own fingernail parings, a latex cast of his body inflated with air, and clocks fashioned from a Coke can, a manila envelope, and a toothpaste tube. Now for the first time, modern art enthusiasts can explore the art of this exceptional and versatile American artist in Tim Hawkinson by Lawrence Rinder (Adjunct Curator, Whitney Museum of American Art). Assisted by Howard N. Fox (Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art) and Doug Harvey (art critic and writer for LA Weekly), Rinder has compiled this accompaniment to the display of Hawkinson's art and artistry showcased in an exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. The 250 color illustrations are enhanced with three informed and informative essays, along with the artist's own commentary on more than 150 of his diverse, often ground-breaking work. Tim Hawkinson is an impressive contribution to both academic and community library Contemporary American Art History collections.

I saw the show at the Whitney. It was one of the best I have seen in my whole life. This artist is working at an extremely high level. He's gonna be a giant for our generation. He uses some found materials and reworks things cleverly and beautifully. Conceptual, material, fresh.

I attended the show at the Whitney Museum. It was spectacular and I highly reccomend it to anyone. I wanted to purchase the catalog but they were out. I was told I could purchase it on amazon. The pictures are clear and give you an understnding of the show.

The book was just what I wanted, but as it was damaged in shipment, I returned it for a replacement. I am still waiting for it, and I would like to know if the book is available. Amazon had the lowest price, which is usually the case. However, this is not the first time I have received an order in which items were loose in the box.