Liz Magor

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Liz Magor (*1948) is a pivotal Canadian artist and the most influential sculptor of the past three decades. This publication offers an in-depth exploration of her sculptures and installations created over 40 years, highlighting the thematic and emotional breadth of her work. Magor's art addresses various contexts, from the mental and physical realms of retail consumerism to the intimate spaces of addiction and desire. Her practice is marked by a rigorous conceptual approach and a profound investigation of diverse materials, such as twigs, textiles, rubber, and polymerized gypsum. The book delves into the complex layers of Magor’s work, which intricately weaves together references to cultures of display, compulsion, and consumption, underscoring her status as one of the most compelling conceptual artists of her generation. It features an interview with Magor and contributions from Dan Adler, Heike Munder, Bettina Steinbrügge, Ian Carr Harris, Géraldine Gourbe, Trevor Mahovsky, Isabelle Pauwels, Chris Sharpe, and Corin Sworn. This monograph accompanies the retrospective exhibition organized by the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst in Zurich, and Kunstverein in Hamburg, opening in Montréal in June 2016.