Dedicated to the intervention of Jean-Michel Othoniel in the heart of the ideal Palace of the facteur Cheval, "Le Rêve de l'eau" is a book of photographs by Philippe Chancel and Jean-Philippe Robin accompanied by texts by Marie Darrieussecq, Frédéric Legros, and Jean-Michel Othoniel. Throughout this singular journey around the Palais, the authors reveal their fascination for the work of the facteur.
Editions Dilecta
2022
Teatrino
This work was made from a preparatory drawing for the exhibition "LE RÊVE DE L'EAU" at the Palais idéal du facteur Cheval. Limited edition of 50 numbered and signed copies. Collection Pli selon pli, Yvon Lambert.
2022
Narcissus' Theorem
The Petit Palais invites Jean-Michel Othoniel to show his works in the entire museum and and its garden. For the occasion, Othoniel invents the theorem of Narcissus, man-flower who, by reflecting himself, reflects the world around him.
Editions Actes Sud
2021
NEW WORKS
Exhibition catalogue. This book contain his last researches about the rose of the Louvre paintings and the Precious Stonewalls.
2021
The Secret of flowers - Louvre Museum
On the occasion of the anniversary of the Pyramid, Jean-Michel Othoniel publishes The Secret Language of Flowers - Louvre Museum, a new herbarium in collaboration with the museum and editions Actes Sud.
2019
OTHONIEL, Phaïdon
In the Interview, the artist walks Gay Gassmann through the most significant episodes of his career. Catherine Grenier’s Survey is an enlightening analysis of Othoniel’s principal projects. Critic and curator Robert Storr discusses “The Beautiful Dances”, the fountain-sculpture Othoniel made in Versailles in 2015. Studio Visit is a visual journey through the different places where Othoniel’s creative process took place. Artist’s Writings features Glass Architecture, a panel discussion on Othoniel’s work that took place at Perrotin NY in 2018.
Format: Paperback, size: 290 x 250 mm (11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in), pages: 160 pp, illustrations: 200 , ISBN: 9780714877600
2019
ALFA
Forwoard written by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Texts by Jean Nouvel and Hans Ulrich Obrist
For the National Museum of Qatar, in dialogue with Jean Nouvel’s architecture, Jean-Michel Othoniel created a monumental installation of 114 fountain sculptures. ALFA covers the entire surface of the gigantic lagoon that measures 8800m2, and is by far the biggest of all the monumental projects Othoniel has ever created. This book covers all the creation of this unique installation.
2019
Dark Matters
With a text by Natasha Boas, this new book will feature the artist’s latest monumental creations in an original layout inspired by the swell of the ocean waves, playing on the overlapping of images.
2018
Obsidiana
This book, richly illustrated, prefaced by Johannes Nilo of the Goetheanum and accompanied by a text by Lawrence Rinder, is an ode to matter and presents a new series of works by Othoniel entitled Invisibility Faces. Conceived in echo of both Invisibility Faces and the Goetheanum itself, the book becomes an element of reflection on matter and its mysteries.
Actes Sud, Bilingual English & French
2017
Géométries Amoureuses
Jean-Michel Othoniel presents at the Carré Sainte-Anne some fifty glass sculptures from his personal collection of his own works, gathered in a unique installation. For the artist, showing this collection of his works to the public is representative of the ambivalence of feelings that he places at the heart of his work.
Two booklets in bookcase, Bilingual English & French, Liénart Editions
2017
Nudos Salvajes
This book tells the story of an encounter, that of two seemingly distinct worlds: mathematics and contemporary art, and of two countries far apart, from Mexico to France and from the rational to the intuitive.
In English
25€ TTC (exclusive transport costs) / editions@othoniel.fr
Othoniel Edition
2017
Black Lotus
"Flowers always play a very important role in my work. This obsession for the hidden meaning of flowers and their symbolism offers me a singular way of looking at the world."
Kukje Gallery, English
2016
Le Trésor de la cathédrale d'Angoulême
This book tells the story of the importance of the Trésor of the Angoulême Cathedral both to the history of cathedrals and within the universe of a contemporary artist whose work convokes the sacred. The DVD features a film by Gilles Coudert and Damien Faure that brings us back to the making of this project.
Après Editions, Bilingual English & French
2016
L'Herbier Merveilleux
Othoniel has filled this magical book with his research on the secret language of flowers, illustrated with photographs and drawings made during his travels.
Actes Sud, French version
2015
The Secret Language of Flowers
Othoniel has filled this magical book with his research on the secret language of flowers, illustrated with photographs and drawings made during his travels.
Actes Sud, English version
2015
Les Belles Danses
In Marie Desplechin's sensitive text, Jean-Michel Othoniel tells the story of his fountain sculptures in Versailles, which creates a dialogue between the era of Louis XIV and today.
Editions Courtes et Longues, French version
2015
Locus Solus
Othoniel proposes his own version of French author Raymond Roussel's novel Locus Solus. The artist acts as our guide, leading us through the mysteries of a Roussellian world that, from the very begining, has been hounting his work. Limited edition of 90 artit's book + 45 special editions.
Dilecta Editions, Paris. French
2015
épiphanies
In her essay, Catherine Grenier studies the long-standing relationship between Jean-Michel Othoniel’s work, spirituality and sacred artefacts.
Actes Sud, Bilingual edition: French & English
2014
You Only Live Twice
An artist's book on Jean-Michel Othoniel's first trip to Asia in 1991. Text by Hélène Kelmachter.
Othoniel Studio, English
2014
A bruit secret
This book, edited by the Karsten Greve gallery, explores the relationship between the artist's new works and abstraction, psychology and spirituality.
Galerie Karsten Greve, English, French, Dutch
2012
OTHONIEL
Published on the occasion of the artist's exhibition at L&M Arts, this book explores the relationship between Othoniel’s work, abstraction, minimalism and spatial concepts.
L&M Arts Gallery, English
2012
Des Fleurs en hiver
Catalogue of the exhibition. This book presents Delacroix main flower paintings and watercolors along with the works of Jean-Michel Othoniel and Johan Creten.
Musee Eugene Delcroix, French
2012
Jean-Michel Othoniel, My Way
Japanese monograph published on the occasion of the artist's retrospective at the Hara Museum, Japan, in 2012. Text by Masami Tsubouchi
Hara Museum, English & Japanese
2012
My Way
Chinese Monograph of the artist published on the occasion of his retrospective exhibition at the Macao Museum of art, in 2012.
Macao Museum of art, Chinese, Portuguese & English
2012
Mon petit théâtre de Peau d'Âne
In a sensitive text by Marie Desplechin, Othoniel talks about becoming an artist and his relationship to Pierre Loti's Little Donkey Skin theater.
Courtes & longues, French
2011
Comme à l'atelier de Jean-Michel Othoniel
In this original book, the artist encourages children to dream, and invites them to discover six of his sculptures in 3D by using augmented reality.
Editions Centre Pompidou, French
2011
OTHONIEL
Monography published for "My Way," the artist's retrospective at the Centre Pompidou Paris, in 2010. Text by Catherine Grenier.
Skira Flammarion, English version
2011
My Way
Othoniel's Korean Monograph publised on the occasion of his retrospective at the Plateau, Seoul, in 2011. Text by Soyeon Ahn.
Plateau Editions, Seoul. Korea
2011
OTHONIEL
Monograph published for "My Way," the artist's retrospective at the Centre Pompidou Paris, in 2010. Text by Catherine Grenier.
Editions du Centre Pompidou, French version
2010
Why Glass ?
"Why glass?" is a question frequently asked to Jean-Michel Othoniel. In this manifesto, he recounts his discovery of the mythical material.
Jannink, French
2009
Un Cœur abstrait
With the support of the "Monaco Project for the Arts," the School of Visual Arts organized an exhibition dedicated to the work of Jean-Michel Othoniel.
Actes Sud, English
2009
Les Nœuds de Janus
This pop-up book presents watercolors by the artist, which become 3D models of his future sculptures, with drawings that become ribbons projected into the air.
Dilecta editions & Galerie Perrotin
2009
L'Herbier Merveilleux
Othoniel shares his research on the symbolism of flowers. By pointing out their discreet presence in numerous paintings, he gives us the key to their secret language.
Actes Sud, sold out
2008
L'édredon cellulique
This little book has been published on the occasion of the exhibition of Jean-Michel Othoniel's Edredon Cellulique at the Musée du Feutre, in Mouzon (France), and unveils the artistic process behind this unique artwork, both fantastic and strange.
Musée du Feutre de Mouzon & Jean-Michel Othoniel, Français
2008
Othoniel
For the first time, Othoniel reveals his works on paper from the past decade. Published by Flammarion, the book brings together Christine Angot's text and 130 of the artist's watercolors.
Flammarion, French & English
2006
Ma Bibliothèque
This artist's book is an immersive journey into the artist's private library, built as a curiosity cabinet filled with wonders from all around the world.
With texts by Catherine Deneuve, Bernard Marcadé, Rémy Louis, Yves Sabourin and others, this book traces the connections between the imaginary worlds of Pierre Loti and Othoniel.
2005
Crystal Palace
Catalogue of the exhibition « Crystal Palace » at the Fondation Cartier Paris, that was based on the idea of a processional from which emerged gigantic relics, blurring the limit between reality and the dream. Text by Hélène Kelmacther.
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, French
2003
A Shadow in your Window
This edition/CDROM has been created by the artist during is residence in Villa Medicis, Rome, in 1996.
English & French
1999
Isole Eolie
Set of four plots in the footsteps of Raymond Roussel between Naples, the Aeolian Islands (Isole Eolie) and Palermo, proposed by Othoniel in 1993 as a facsimile of successive consignments published on the occasion of 60th anniversary of the passing of Raymond Roussel.
Editions Ailleurs, French
1993
Othoniel
Catalogue of the exhibition of the artist at Carré d'Art, Nimes (South of France), 1992. Text by Bernard Marcadé.
Actes Sud, English & French
1992
Das Lapidarium
Catalogue of the artist's exhibition "Das Lapidarium" that took place at the Künstlerhaus Bethanien in 1990.
Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Dutch
1990
El Suspiro del Moro
5 editions put together with a printed tape: Introduction I ou prélude, Monstrorum Historia ou les œuvres excessives, La Lettre d'Anna, Petit Atlas céleste précédé d'une Introduction sur les Constellations, Index-Rerum I et remerciements.
