An in-depth review of 'What Is Now Known Was Once Only Imagined: An (Auto)biography of Niki de Saint Phalle' by @nicole_rudick is up now @nationmag @jilnotjill writes, "The unconventional volume is a selection of prose writings and graphic material by Saint Phalle—drawings, prints, and sketches—compiled to tell the story of her life and work. The subtitle dubs it 'an (auto)biography,' which feels right in its hybridity: This is a highly subjective critical endeavor that’s almost frustratingly faithful to its source. Rudick has written a foreword and an afterword, but otherwise her hand is mostly invisible. In this way, the book posits that the best way to understand an artist is not by considering some combination of private and public encounters, but almost solely through their own work and words. 'What could be closer to the artist’s voice than the artist’s own voice, closer to her sensibility than that produced by her own hand?' Rudick asks. Coming from a biographer, that question feels both radically and deceptively simple." Read the full review via linkinbio. Published by @sigliopress #nicolerudick #nikidesaintphalle #artistwritings #artistbiography #artistautobiography #nikidesaintphallebiography #nikidesaintphalleautobiography #nanas #tarotgarden #harrymatthews #jeantinguely #siglio https://www.instagram.com/p/CcgLAB2pQ4g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=