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BACK IN THE BOOKSHOP: DEALING WITH - SOME TEXTS, IMAGES, AND THOUGHTS RELATED TO AMERICAN FINE ARTS, CO. (2012) - With contributions by Andrea Fraser, Manfred Hermes, Karl Holmqvist and Tobias Kaspar, Isla Leaver-Yap, Jackie McAllister, James Meyer and Christian Philipp Müller, Magnus Schäfer, Axel John Wieder, Phillip Zach; a conversation between Colin de Land, Josef Strau, and Stephan Dillemuth; and an introduction by Hannes Loichinger and Magnus Schäfer - The New York gallery American Fine Arts, Co.—whose name today is largely synonymous with that of its gallerist, Colin de Land (1955–2003)—represents a gallery practice in which a decided deviation from conventional models overlaps with successful activities within the framework of the art market. Today, American Fine Arts, Co. and de Land figure as uncontested projection screens for the desire for independence from or bohemian resistance against the dictate of the market. Particularly in retrospect, a consistent image of the gallery is not discernible. Faced with the obvious risk of romanticization, it appears all the more important to pursue an understanding of how American Fine Arts, Co. functioned as a gallery. - This book was published on the occasion of the exhibition “Dealing with—Some Books, Visuals, and Works Related to American Fine Arts, Co.” at Halle für Kunst Lüneburg and Kunstraum of Leuphana University of Lüneburg (May 28–July 7, 2011), which was developed by Valérie Knoll, Hannes Loichinger, Julia Moritz, and Magnus Schäfer. - Available via our website and in the bookshop. - #worldfoodbooks #americanfineartsco #colindeland #sternbergpress #christianphilipmüller #stephandillemuth #josefstrau (at WORLD FOOD BOOKS)

BACK IN THE BOOKSHOP: DEALING WITH - SOME TEXTS, IMAGES, AND THOUGHTS RELATED TO AMERICAN FINE ARTS, CO. (2012) - With contributions by Andrea Fraser, Manfred Hermes, Karl Holmqvist and Tobias Kaspar, Isla Leaver-Yap, Jackie McAllister, James Meyer and Christian Philipp Müller, Magnus Schäfer, Axel John Wieder, Phillip Zach; a conversation between Colin de Land, Josef Strau, and Stephan Dillemuth; and an introduction by Hannes Loichinger and Magnus Schäfer - The New York gallery American Fine Arts, Co.—whose name today is largely synonymous with that of its gallerist, Colin de Land (1955–2003)—represents a gallery practice in which a decided deviation from conventional models overlaps with successful activities within the framework of the art market. Today, American Fine Arts, Co. and de Land figure as uncontested projection screens for the desire for independence from or bohemian resistance against the dictate of the market. Particularly in retrospect, a consistent image of the gallery is not discernible. Faced with the obvious risk of romanticization, it appears all the more important to pursue an understanding of how American Fine Arts, Co. functioned as a gallery. - This book was published on the occasion of the exhibition “Dealing with—Some Books, Visuals, and Works Related to American Fine Arts, Co.” at Halle für Kunst Lüneburg and Kunstraum of Leuphana University of Lüneburg (May 28–July 7, 2011), which was developed by Valérie Knoll, Hannes Loichinger, Julia Moritz, and Magnus Schäfer. - Available via our website and in the bookshop. - #worldfoodbooks #americanfineartsco #colindeland #sternbergpress #christianphilipmüller #stephandillemuth #josefstrau (at WORLD FOOD BOOKS)

Daniel McDonald, Chris Moor, Rosalie Knox, Pat Hearn, Chandler Hearn, and Craig Wadlin grouped beneath an upside-down Christmas tree. Photo most likely taken by Colin de Land, 1995 Dec. 28. Colin de Land collection, http://s.si.edu/2hk1x1e 

#ColinDeLand: American Fine Arts. A comprehensive, esoteric, and intimate portrait of the late downtown Manhattan gallerist who helped redefine the role and practice of the art gallery, and tirelessly advocated for work and artists that were otherwise marginalized. A tender and essential document of pre-mall Soho. #princelibrary #art #newyorkcity #downtown #lit