Kandinsky: Incarnating Beauty is a compilation of Alexandre Kojève’s philosophical musings on the relationship between art and beauty. Kojève, a teacher to figures like Jacques Lacan and Albert Camus, defines art as the act of extracting beauty from objective reality. His poetic essay, “The Concrete Paintings of Kandinsky,” celebrates nonrepresentational art, suggesting that Kandinsky’s works create complete universes, not merely replicate reality. The book includes personal letters between Kandinsky and Kojève, further exploring their unique relationship. An introduction by Boris Groys contextualizes Kojève’s life and writings, offering a deeper understanding of his approach to beauty in art.

• Softcover, 96 pages, 4 1/4 x 7 inches
• Published by David Zwirner Books