We believe that good art functions like a Trojan horse: it should be alluring enough, formally, to be let in, and subversive enough later. — Clegg & Guttmann, 1986 This newspaper is published biannually by JRP|Ringier. Issue 4, Winter 2012—2013. Printed in 15 000 copies by Ringier Print Adligenswil AG. Not for sale
WE MaKE BooKS WiTH aRT This new issue of our journal contains interviews with artists such as Clegg & Guttmann and Dan Graham, excerpts from texts by Lucy Lippard and Tacita Dean, images of future books by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and Valentin Carron, as well as information about our program, recent releases, and current projects. You will also find here news about our relocation in Zurich and the re-opening of the Kunstgriff bookstore, now part of JRP | Ringier, as well as about the recent exhibitions and activities of 8 rue Saint-Bon, and an editorial workshop at the Garage in Moscow. Entering a second year of European politics of austerity enforced on the cultural arena, we would like, through these reportages, previews, and books’ presentations, to reaffirm our commitment to weigh in on the contemporary art discussions through our editorial choices. if most of the publishing companies, like ours, are suffering under the current economic situation and the necessary adaptation to the digital horizon, this journal manifests our belief in good books and interesting contents. So, follow us on facebook, visit our website for an up-dated list of new titles, suscribe to our newsletter, visit us in Zurich or Paris — but most importantly: buy (our) books!
Highlights Clegg & Guttmann, Magister Ludi, version I, 1986; collaboration with Martin Kippenberger
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Valentin Carron Clegg & Guttmann Jef Cornelis Dan Graham Thomas Hirschhorn Roni Horn Friedl Kubelka vom Gröller Sol LeWitt Linder David Maljkovic Hannes Schmid Kathy Slade