Anti-Illusion & New Alchemy

(1) Anti-Illusion: Procedures/Materials. New York, Whitney Museum, 1969. Softcover, 26.5 x 21.2 cm, 63 pp. An early and important exhibition catalogue featuring artists whose work can be categorized as process-oriented or minimalist. Texts by curators James Monte and Marcia Tucker. Artists include Carl André, Michael Asher, Lynda Benglis, Philip Glass, Eva Hesse, Barry Le Va, Robert Morris, Bruce Nauman, Steve Reich, Richard Serra, Joel Shapiro, Michael Snow, Keith Sonnier, Richard Tuttle et al. Tiny sticker to upper top left; otherwise in very good condition.

(2) New Alchemy: Elements, Systems, Forces. Toronto, Art Gallery of Ontario, 1969. Stapled booklet with remarkable silver-printed cover, 19 x 26.6 cm, 60 pp. Catalogue for the exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Ontario (Sept-Oct 1969) and the Musée d'Art Contemporain in Montreal (Nov.-Dec. 1969) featuring Hans Haacke, Charles Ross, John van Saun, and Takis. Text in English and French. Very good copy. (total 2)