277 - EDUARDO CHILLIDA (San Sebastián, 1924–2002).

EDUARDO CHILLIDA (San Sebastián, 1924–2002). A collection of books, monographs, and exhibition catalogs dedicated to the artist. Publications in Spanish, German, French, and English, from various dates. Notable publications include: “Eduardo Chillida,” Könemann, 1999. “Eduardo Chillida. Berlin im Spiegel der Presse 2000/2001,” 2002. “Chillida,” Maeght. “Chillida,” Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona. “Eduardo Chillida. Monuments,” by Sabine Maria Schmidt. “Eduardo Chillida. Words and Images,” Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 2003. Various catalogs and brochures from Galerie Lelong and Galerie Maeght, along with fold-out material from exhibitions held in Zurich in 1996 and 2000. Various bindings and formats. Some copies retain their protective plastic wrappers; others show slight signs of use and wear. A bibliographic collection dedicated to Eduardo Chillida, one of the leading figures in contemporary sculpture. The selection brings together monographs, catalogs of international exhibitions, and specialized publications that offer a journey through different facets of his body of work, ranging from monumental sculpture and its relationship to architecture to his graphic work and works on paper. Of particular note are the publications associated with Galerie Lelong and Maeght, galleries closely linked to the international dissemination of his work. Eduardo Chillida developed a unique sculptural language based on the exploration of space, void, and the expressive properties of materials such as iron, steel, and alabaster. A recipient of the Grand International Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale in 1958 and the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 1987, he was the subject of major retrospectives at the Guggenheim in New York and the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid. His legacy is honored with a dedicated exhibition space at the Chillida Leku Museum, which opened in 2000.