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Joseph Cornell's Theater of the Mind: Selected Diaries, Letters, and Files

Joseph Cornell's Theater of the Mind: Selected Diaries, Letters, and Files is a collection that delves into the mind of the influential American artist. It includes a selection of his personal writings, offering a glimpse into his creative inspirations, artistic endeavors, and personal reflections. The book provides a rare and intimate look at Cornell's life and work, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and his unique approach to art. more

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Joseph Cornell
Joseph Cornell

Joseph Cornell was an American artist known for his unique assemblage art and glass sculptures. His works often used everyday objects as materials, creating imaginative and dreamlike visual effects through clever combinations and arrangements. more

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“Shadow boxes become poetic theater or settings wherein are metamorphosed the elements of a childhood pastime. The fragile, shimmering globules become the shimmering but more enduring planets—a connotation of moon and tides—the association of water less subtle, as when driftwood pieces make up a proscenium to set off the dazzling white of sea foam and billowy cloud crystallized in a pipe of fancy.”