Introduction for a man who needs no introduction

We are excited to share the news that the gorgeous, monumental Volume One of the John Baldessari Catalogue Raisonné, featuring 500 color illustrations of work from the early, formative years of the artist’s career, is on the verge of being released.  And though Mr. Baldessari surely needs no introduction, we couldn’t resist sharing this video on the eve of the book’s publication.  (Tom Waits could introduce just about anything and have us entirely captivated.)

Stay tuned for a guest post by the Baldessari Catalogue Raisonné editors, Patrick Pardo and Robert Dean.

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