Published by Hatje Cantz, 2025
Hardcover, 108 pages
23.5 x 31.75 cm | 9.25 x 12.5 in
Text by James Voorhies, Kevin Brazil, Isabelle Graw, Liz Munsell, Blake Oetting
ISBN: 9783775758949
From the publisher:
Hernan Bas’ intricate, subtly satirical paintings poke fun at the wild pursuits of conceptual artists
Miami-born artist Hernan Bas (born 1970) is renowned for his intricate figurative paintings that integrate cues from literature, cinema and gay history. The Conceptualists, his latest series, portrays imagined conceptual artists engaged in eccentric creative pursuits—from mixing paint with water from Niagara Falls to gilding the leaves of dying houseplants. This monograph follows with the series’ presentation at The Bass in Miami Beach. Featuring contributions from Kevin Brazil, Isabelle Graw, Liz Munsell, Blake Oetting and exhibition curator James Voorhies, it delves into Bas’ queer aesthetics, Latinx influences and conceptual art practices.