Josiah McElheny
By: Dave Hickey, Jennifer R. Gross.
Contributors: McElheny, Josiah, 1966-; Gross, Jennifer R.; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Publisher: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 65
Subjects: McElheny, Josiah, 1966- -- Exhibitions; Glass art -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions
Description: Josiah McElheny creates installations of glass objects that are inspired by art history and anecdotes in history or literature. These works are accompanied by historical narratives, blending their identities as historical and modern objects. This book presents a survey of his career as well as documents new work he created while an artist in residence at the Gardner Museum.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, Mass., Jan. 22-Apr. 25, 1999.