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H. C. Westermann: Anchor Clanker

Edited by Giampaolo Bianconi, Contributions by Thea Liberty Nichols, Contributions by Ed Ruscha

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A new consideration of the playful and unsettling sculptures of H. C. Westermann, guiding figure of American conceptualism and craft Â An acrobat, carpenter, railroad repairman, and two-time naval war veteran, sculptor H. C. Westermann (1922â€“1981) rose to prominence in Chicago in the 1950s with new forms inspired by his personal experiences. This overdue reassessment of an understudied artist includes stunning new photographs of Westermannâ€™s intricate and exceptionally crafted sculptures throughout his career. New essays by Giampaolo Bianconi and Thea Liberty Nichols explore his nonconformist attitudes about masculinity and his intense response to the horrors of warâ€”a recurring theme in Westermannâ€™s sculpture following his return from service in the Korean Warâ€”as well as his experiments with wordplay, connection to conceptualism, and astonishing contributions to American art. An interview with artist Ed Ruscha, who knew and admired Westermann and his attention to craft, gives context to Westermannâ€™s complex role as an unpretentious father figure to American conceptual and pop artists. Â Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago Â Exhibition Schedule: Â Art Institute of Chicago (May 17, 2025â€“May 17, 2026)

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