New Images of Man, MoMA, 1959 Peter Selz Art Book

Rare vintage exhibition catalogue published by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in 1959, curated by Peter Selz. This landmark publication accompanied the seminal exhibition exploring figurative expressionism and the human form through works by artists such as Bacon, de Kooning, Giacometti, and others. A must-have reference for collectors of mid-century modern art history.

1st Edition. 1st Printing. Hardcover.

New Images of Man is the catalog for Peter Selz’s 1959 MoMA exhibition, featuring 23 artists whom Selz argued grappled with the postwar “human predicament.” Prominent artists included Alberto Giacometti, Jean Dubuffet, Francis Bacon, Willem de Kooning, and Leon Golub. This first edition, first printing hardcover captures a defining moment in mid-century figurative art.

Condition
Good condition. Cover has some damage to corners and spine. Interior is clean with faint yellowing. Binding is in tact. We have seen many examples of this book which usually do not hold up and are not as in a good of condition as this example.

Dimensions (approx)
8.55″ x 9.75″ x 0.625″