Yves Zurstrassen

The recent work of Belgian abstract artist Yves Zurstrassen is explored in depth in this handsome volume, designed in close collaboration with the artist himself The decade of work produced between 2010 and 2019 by Belgian abstract painter Yves Zurstrassen (b. 1956) is the focus of this beautifully designed and illustrated book. Although he originally studied graphic art, Zurstrassen was inspired by Abstract Expressionists such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning to pursue painting. The books essays delve into the artists process and offer a critical analysis of the work. Also included are a detailed biography and insightful, informal conversations with the artist. Featuring full-page illustrations of Zurstrassens recent work, the book situates the artist both within abstract art and the broader context of contemporary painting. Distributed for Mercatorfonds Exhibition Schedule: Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels (September 1December 31, 2019)