Andy Goldsworthy - (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Andy Goldsworthy reflects on an astonishing 50 years. Illustrated with works spanning Goldworthy's career, the book includes a wide-ranging interview with the artist.

Andy Goldsworthy tells the story of his career in his own words - from school art classrooms to the ambitious retrospective exhibition this book accompanies. In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, Goldsworthy recalls the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped his journey to become an artist of global renown. Illustrated by many of his iconic installations and ephemeral works, this book also includes previously unseen drawings for new creations. This is an unmissable account of the life and work of an artist pushing the boundaries of the art world.

Review Quotes

The exhibition 'Andy Goldsworthy Fifty Years' was featured as one of the 2025's unmissable exhibitions.--The New European

"For decades now, he has been among the world's most prominent land artists. Thanks to two books, and numerous films, he has become known for temporary works in which he might, say, spit colorful petals into the air or lie on a sidewalk just before a rainstorm hits to create a dry shadow (he uses photography to document these actions)...Nora Lawrence, executive director of Storm King, said she didn't think any other artist had 'thought about nature as a medium in the same incredibly creative way that Andy does.'"--Alex Marshall "The New York Times"

About the Author

Andy Goldsworthy was born in Cheshire, England and lives in Scotland. He has undertaken commissions in the Australian rainforest and on the New Zealand coast; in Rio de Janeiro and New York City; in the New Mexico desert, the mountains of central Spain and on the fells of Dumfriesshire. He has exhibited in the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Palacio di Cristal. Among his recent publications are Ephemeral works 2004-2014 (Abrams, 2016) and Projects (Abrams, 2017).

Patrick Elliott is Chief Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art at the National Galleries of Scotland. His previous publications for the National Galleries of Scotland include Grayson Perry: Smash Hits, Cut and Paste: 400 Years of Collage and Joan Eardley: Land & Sea - A Life in Catterline.

Tor Scott is an Assistant Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art art at the National Galleries of Scotland. Her previous publications for the National Galleries of Scotland include Grayson Perry: Smash Hits, and she has also published and lectured on British Surrealism.

David Kirkpatrick returned to the family farm in Dumfries and Galloway after university. Forty-five years later, he is still farming and has been involved in the establishment and running of several agricultural supply and marketing co-operatives.