Duchamp: A Biography

Duchamp: A Biography

Calvin Tomkins

In 1996, Calvin Tomkins' biography of the influential artist Marcel Duchamp was first published and received great acclaim. However, it has been out of print for many years. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Duchamp's first Readymade, "Bicycle Wheel," The Museum of Modern Art, New York, is releasing a new and revised edition of the biography. Duchamp, considered one of the most important artists of the twentieth century, maintained a mysterious personal life despite his widely scrutinized career. Tomkins, an accomplished art critic and a friend of Duchamp’s since the late 1950s, provides a detailed portrait of Duchamp, analyzing his art and career while delving into his personal life, influences, and relationships. This extensively researched and highly readable book is regarded as the most authoritative Duchamp biography to date.