Ruth Asawa's Iconic Wire Sculptures Portrayed in New Monograph

Late American artist Ruth Asawa is the subject of a new monograph published by David Zwirner Books. Asawa is best known for her intricate wire sculptures of bulbous, alien-like forms. "Their unique structure was inspired by a 1947 trip to Mexico, during which local craftsmen taught her how to create baskets out of wire," said the publication. A total of 176 pages are dedicated to explaining her story, rare archival materials, and unconventional practices in her extensive body of work. Accompanyi...