Magdalena Abakanowicz: Fate and Art

 Artist: Magdalena Abakanowicz Title: Magdalena Abakanowicz: Fate and Art Author: Magdalena Abakanowicz Editor: Paola Gribaudo Editorial Coordination: Mary Jane Jacob Publisher: Skira Year: 2020 ISBN: 978-8857243955  Format: Paperback, 9 5/8 x 6 ¾, 304 pages, 209 color plates The illustrated autobiography of the pioneering Polish sculptor, whose organic installations explored the politics of space in presciently fresh ways  One of Poland’s most famous artists, Magdalena Abakanowicz (1930-2017) revolutionized the use of textile as a sculptural medium with the creation of her 1967 Akabans series consisting of enormous woven structures. In the next two decades of her career, the artist moved more towards representational sculpture, crafting dozens of headless humanoid figures out of wood, burlap and synthetic resin. These figures were then gathered in imposing groups as part of the Crowds series, her meditation on public spaces and how human beings occupy them. In addition to her numerous