During his lifetime Brion Gysin (1916?1986) inspired an array of artists, writers, poets and musicians, notably the Beat Generation. Since his death Gysin's own work has only increased in popularity, yet his radical approach to art defies categorisation. Dream Machine is the first detailed study of Gysin's ?uvre in both art-historical and contemporary contexts. A devotee of invention, Gysin created paintings, drawings, photo-collages, installations, poetry and sound experiments. He produced the cut-up collage novel The Third Mind (1965) with William Burroughs, and with Ian Sommerville developed the Dreamachine (1961), a kinetic sculpture designed to induce visions by playing flickering light on the closed eyes of the viewer. This exciting new book, featuring incisive texts, a photo essay, and appreciations by contemporary artists, captures the remarkable daring of an artistic visionary. AUTHOR: Laura Hoptman is Kraus Family Senior Curator at the New Museum, New York. SELLING POINTS: ? The first comprehensive survey of the works of this radical artist, featuring a stunning selection of illustrations ? Includes contributions from such contemporary artists as George Condo, Trisha Donnelly, Paul Elliman and Ugo Rondinone ILLUSTRATIONS: 196
