Niki de Saint Phalle

Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002) was one of the most unconventional artists of the twentieth century. Her work eludes art-historical definition, ranging from oil paintings in the fifties to her tirs and expressive assemblages of junk. Her signature Nanas, small figurines made from wool, fabric, and papier-mâché, eventually grew into imposing and potentially ominous sculptures. Niki de Saint Phalle was not just a sculptor and a painter; her large-scale creations-posted internationally from Israel to California-transcend the boundaries between architecture and sculpture. Forty years of Niki de Saint Phalle's artistic development are documented in detail in this comprehensive volume. It includes a complete biography, a list of exhibitions, an essay by Pontus Hultén, and more than 150 pages of revealing photographs. (English edition ISBN 978-3-7757-0582-0; German edition ISBN 978-3-7757-0576-9)