Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years (2025) (Pre-Order)

This title will be dispatched after its publication on 26th Jul 2025

Andy Goldsworthy tells the story of his career in his own words – from school art classrooms to the ambitious retrospective exhibition this book accompanies. In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, Goldsworthy recalls the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped his journey to become an artist of global renown. Illustrated by many of his iconic installations and ephemeral works, this book also includes previously unseen drawings for new creations. This is an unmissable account of the life and work of an artist pushing the boundaries of the art world.

• Published to accompany the major, large-scale exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy (organised by the National Galleries of Scotland) at the Royal Scottish Academy from 26 July 2025 to 2 November 2025
• A wide-ranging interview between Andy Goldsworthy and curational team Patrick Elliott and Tor Scott gives readers personal insight from the artist into the highlights, challenges and processes behind his work, in his own words
• The book is illustrated with works from the breadth of Goldsworthy’s career – from his student days to beautiful proposal drawings for the retrospective exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in 2025