Paintings, Drawings, Reliefs (AIA) (1959) (Frank Auerbach Interest)

Folding single sheet catalogue for a show that “intended to find out the part played by drawing – if any – in contemporary abstract art and to focus attention on what was considered an essential training and a useful studio practice” Featured work by 20 artists, including an early examples of Frank Auerbach’s work. 22 x 9.5cm. The text consists of statements by artists about drawing and its importance to their work. Condition: some faint spotting and edge-wear. Small brown mark to top left corner of rear cover.