Vandekop, David. — David Vandekop : Diary 1962 - 1977

With a foreword by H. van Haaren. Den Haag : Nouvelles Images, 1977. Paperback. 142 pp. b/w illustrations. 30x20 cm. English text. No. 289/500. Not in NCC. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : very good. - This catalog is documenting the personal and artistic evolution of Dutch artist David Vandekop (1937-1994) between 1962 and 1977. The catalog features 142 pages of black-and-white illustrations, highlighting works from a pivotal 15-year period in Vandekop’s career. Vandekop, whose work spans drawing, painting, and sculpture, is best known for his unique approach to abstract art, often blending geometric precision with organic forms. His exploration of space, texture, and structure engages deeply with themes of time and perception, often using diary entries as a means of connecting his creative process to personal experience. The catalog provides insight into Vandekop’s experimental techniques and conceptual underpinnings, reflecting the broader shifts in the European art scene during the 1960s and 70s. As a member of the postwar avant-garde, Vandekop’s work offers an important contribution to the development of conceptual and minimal art practices.