Pavel Büchler, 1952 Czechoslovakia
Noteable Days (1990)
‘As a Czech artist living in England, Notable Days is Buchler’s response to the nineties’ events in Eastern Europe and their effect on history. The book looks at the ways in which we measure time, and through this how we construct our view of the world and our memory of certain events. The images and phrases which had a particular meaning at one time, are taken out of context here, giving them an arbitrary and cosmic dimension, and providing a new history within the pages of this book that oscillates between the unpredictability of change and the unreliability of memory.’ (Book Works). 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Printed offset litho in black, white and colour with a full-colour soft cover in a special edition of 52 silver-edged copies, signed and numbered by the artist plus standard edition of 700 unsigned and unnumbered. Collection holds special edition 2/52. Book Works, London.
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