Sixty years later…“Marcel Duchamp” monograph

Since Duchamp’s death in 1968, his legacy and influence has continued to grow and inspire new generations of artists.

'Marcel Duchamp' became the go-to book on the legendary artist for many decades following its publication in late 1959, when editions in French and English were simultaneously released. After being out of print for more than sixty years, the Grove Press English edition is now back in circulation released by Hauser & Wirth Publishers. Hauser & Wirth Publishers reanimate 'Marcel Duchamp' with its faithful reproduction of the 1959 Grove Press edition alongside Jean-Jacques Lebel, Robert Lebel’s son, and Association Marcel Duchamp, representing the artist’s estate. The reedition of 'Marcel Duchamp' brings readers closer to the lived experience and creative process of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Re-examining the artist-led publication more than a half-century after its original release is an indispensable feature of this project. The supplement features a roster of texts that explore the relationship between Duchamp and Robert Lebel, considering the critical reception of the book, and extending the narrative of Duchamp’s community, life, and work that began in the monograph.