Maarten Baas Hide & Seek
2017
33.5 x 23.2 x 3 cm
13.2 x 9.1 x 1.2 in
Baas initially felt like the entire notion of a book meant structure and that this was counterintuitive to his own work and process. As a consequence, true to form, Maarten Baas’s book imbues the same magical mystification as his work as an artist and designer. Photography of BAAS’ work is alternated with poetry, describing and reflecting the works of art.
Maarten Baas is known for the way he seeks new paths, constantly reinventing himself. For being thoughtful and intelligent but also playful and naïve. For designing functional furniture and producing absurdist videos in the same breath. For being both introvert and flamboyant. For playing a game of hide and seek, implicitly raising the question: Who Is MAARTEN BAAS?
Texts by: Annemartine van Kesteren, Brendan Cormier, Fabio Novembre, Lidewij Edelkoort, Marcus Fairs, Wim Pijbes, Mark Wilson, Anton Corbijn, Erwin Olaf and Ingmar Heytze.
Artist
Maarten Baas
Considered one of the most influential artist-designers of the early 21st century, Maarten Baas works at the intersection of art and design. Known for his rebellious, intellectual, and theatrical style, his oeuvre spans conceptual art, craftsmanship, installation, public space, and performance.