Discover Joan Mitchell’s powerful and dynamic work. This publication focuses on the years 1979 to 1985. A significant and deeply generative period within Joan Mitchell’s decades-long career. As Mitchell became even more fully immersed in daily life at her property in Vétheuil, France, her studio practice flourished and her work became even more ambitious and expansive. Executed in an increasingly bold palette, the works from this period exemplify Mitchell’s nuanced mastery of composition, scale, and color. In addition to her large-scale abstract works, this publication features numerous smaller paintings and a selection of archival materials. 

Included in the book are several texts that complement the illustrated works. A new essay by the bestselling author Julie Otsuka recollects her encounters with Mitchell’s paintings over the years. A fascinating conversation between Mitchell and the French philosopher Yves Michaud from 1986 is featured. Reflections by the artists Amy Sillman, Shinique Smith, and Lily Stockman each explore a unique component of Mitchell’s oeuvre or practice, underscoring Mitchell’s continued influence on artists today.

101 pages
Cover: Untitled, 1984
Publication © 2024 David Zwirner Books

• Editor: Anne Wehr
• Editorial Coordinator: Jessica Palinski Hoos
• Proofreader: Anna Drozda
• Design: Neil Donnelly

Printed in Verona, Italy
This item is non-returnable.

Fit Comments: Approximate measurements: 9.25 W × 12.5 L in.

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