Delve into the profound artistic journey of Robert Gober with *The Heart Is Not a Metaphor*, the definitive monograph accompanying his first major U.S. retrospective. This richly illustrated hardcover book offers an intimate exploration of Gober’s evocative sculptures and installations, revealing recurring themes that challenge conventional narratives.
### Key Features
* Exclusive essay by Hilton Als, blending personal reflection with critical insight
* Rare archival photographs from Gober’s private collection, previously unpublished
* Comprehensive chronology tracing the artist’s influential four-decade career
* Over 260 high-quality reproductions showcasing seminal and lesser-known works
### Specifications
Pages: 272
Illustrations: 264
Contributors: Ann Temkin (Editor), Hilton Als, Claudia Carson, Robert Gober, Paulina Pobocha, Christian Schiedermann
### Ideal For
* Contemporary art collectors seeking a foundational text on one of America’s most conceptual artists
* Museum professionals and students analyzing Gober’s subversion of domestic symbolism
* Readers drawn to psychologically charged artworks that interrogate identity and memory
