Gwénaelle Lacoste, Les Supersheros de L'Arche (The Superheros of Art), Le Dernier Cri, Marseille, France, 2022

Another wild card of an accordion from Le Dernier Cri. This silk-screened publication is comprised of a cover which holds three separate 5 page accordions printed on both sides. Lacoste's super heroes seem to be drawn from the world of comics with names such as Hulk, Superman, Spiderman, Joker, Iron Man etc...with all these names and characters filtered through Lacoste's outsider childlike comics aesthetic which gives this publication a uniquely off-kilter and weirdly original flavor.

All three accordions are the same size, with each 5 double-paged work measuring 8.5" x 6" per page, and when unfolded 2'6".

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Anonymous, Untitled, nd

A small blank accordion that I came across in this great store in Manhattan called Kinokuniya which carries an incredible array of Japanese related products from paper, writing instruments, books and much more, I'll let the statement on their web statement spell it out: 

"We have a  wide range of English books including literature, Art, Children's books, business books, etc. Our New York store’s main floor is dedicated to books in English. We also feature a large stationery section in basement that includes authentic Japanese products. On the 2nd floor, we have a fine selection of manga in both English and the original Japanese, graphic novels, anime goods and toys as well as a cafe.  The store also periodically hosts signing events by writers, notable artists and creators."

If you ever are in the vicinity be sure to visit this really cool store thats crammed to the ceiling with great stuff! Here's a link to their website: Kinokuniya Store Locations — Kinokuniya USA

22 pages, individual pages 6" x 4", and when fully open 7ft 4".

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Niki de Saint Phalle, Traces, Editions Acatos, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1999

This autobiographical accordion was published by Editions Acatos as both a catalogue and documentation of an exhibition of Phalle's work at the JGM Galerie in Paris which presented the original manuscripts and drawings for the book as well as a set of bronze sculptures.

The texts are broken up into sections in which Phalle (1930-2002) comments upon and describes memories from her life and art. Included at the end is a biographical listing of events, exhibitions and artistic collaborations between 1930 - 1998, with a final image of Phalle with her daughter Laura, and grand daughter & great grand daughter!

22 single-sided pages, individually 10" x 7.75" and when fully open 14ft 2.5".

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