Description: The first in a series of special-edition publications pairing artists and writers, the artist’s book Coisa Linda (Something Beautiful), created by Beatriz Milhazes (b. 1960, Brazil), juxtaposes ornamental abstract images with poetic lyrics from some of the most influential Brazilian songwriters of the past 100 years. Known for her colorful and exuberant abstractions executed in a variety of mediums, Milhazes created Coisa Linda to explore the connection between music and image, specifically drawing influences from the sights and sounds of her native Rio de Janeiro. The forty-four-page, twelve-inch-square book features a hand-printed cover, thirty two screenprints hand-printed in forty colors, and a unique collage assembled by the artist, juxtaposed with lyrics from twelve traditional and contemporary Brazilian songs that inspired her. The exhibition includes copies of the book, along with a selection of pages and an original collage. A limited edition of 200 copies was published by The Museum of Modern Art (in 2002). Coisa Linda (Something Beautiful) is an illustrated artist’s book made by the artist Beatriz Milhazes in collaboration with the printmaker Jean-Paul Russell of the Durham Press, Durham, Pennsylvania. Russell worked closely with Milhazes to design the book, conceive the original silkscreen prints, and create the collages. The first image of the flower against the blue background is an original collage. The edition contains 175 copies plus 25 artist’s copies. This copy is number 130 of 175 copies and is signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. The book is in fine condition. The slipcase has minor soiling and there is a bump to the top edge that does not affect the book. Please email with any questions or concerns. The book will be carefully bubblewrapped, securely packaged in a box and shipped from New York via USPS Priority Mail.
Price: 5000 USD
Location: Jackson Heights, New York
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Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 2002
Illustrator: Beatriz Milhazes
Author: Beatrice Milhazes
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: MOMA New York
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Signed & Numbered
