Man Ray Uit Het Atelier Van 1985 Catalog Drawings Photos Objects

Original 1985 exhibition catalog Uit het atelier van Man Ray, issued by the Gemeentelijk Van Reekummuseum (Apeldoorn). A focused and atmospheric look at works drawn directly from Man Ray's studio, spanning drawings, photographs, and objects.

Features a strong selection of black-and-white reproductions alongside key works and archival imagery, capturing the experimental and surrealist range of Man Ray's practice—from minimalist line drawings to conceptual objects. The bold orange cover and clean Dutch exhibition design give it a distinctive mid-80s European catalog aesthetic.

Tied to the 1985 exhibition (June-August), this is a relatively scarce institutional publication, not widely distributed outside Europe.

Details:

* Year: 1985

* Museum: Gemeentelijk Van Reekummuseum, Apeldoorn

* Language: Dutch

* Softcover exhibition catalog

* Illustrated throughout (primarily b/w)

* Includes drawings, photos, and object documentation

Condition:

Good vintage condition. Visible surface wear and light scuffing to covers. Interior clean with light age toning. Binding solid.

Why it's collectible:

Man Ray remains a cornerstone of Dada and Surrealism, and catalogs centered on works from his studio are particularly desirable. Smaller European museum publications like this are increasingly hard to find and appeal to collectors of artist books and surrealist ephemera.