Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees

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Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees

This expanded edition chronicles three decades of conversation between writer Lawrence Weschler and visionary artist Robert Irwin, exploring how curiosity shaped a pioneering career. Originally published in 1982, this definitive account now includes six additional chapters and twenty-four pages of stunning color plates. Discover Irwin's most iconic site-conditioned projects, including the Central Gardens at the Getty Museum and the transformative design of Dia's Beacon campus in the Hudson Valley.

An essential read for anyone interested in contemporary art, architecture, and the intersection of perception and environment.