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| Detail. John Cage,
Rolywholyover: a circus. New York: Rizzoli, 1993. Stk + ML410/ C24/ RR27. |
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John Cage (1912-1992) was one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His influence was felt not just in music, as America's leading avant-garde composer, but also in the visual arts, dance and in aesthetic thought in general.
Exploring the contents of Rolywholyover is itself an experience fully in keeping with Cage's philosophy. Of its design he said: ‘The world is vast; give the impression that the materials are endless…' In the mirror box there are reprints of texts that he found stimulating, writings, letters and illustrations by Cage and others, photographs, musical scores and hints on healthy eating. Loose leafed, they can be read in any order.
The publication accompanied a major exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.