Why people recommend it
Interviews with Francis Bacon by David Sylvester is a collection of intimate, probing conversations with the celebrated figurative painter that delve into his artistic philosophy, creative processes, and psychological motivations. During an April 2024 episode of The Ezra Klein Show titled This Conversation With Adam Moss Made Me a Sharper Editor, host Ezra Klein interviewed guest Adam Moss about creativity and the editing process. When the conversation turned toward recommended reading material that influences artistic thinking, Moss recommended the volume of interviews with Francis Bacon conducted by David Sylvester. Noting that the collection consists of approximately nine interviews, Moss explained to the audience that he personally learned more about the nature of art from reading these candid discussions than from many other sources. The book provides rare insight into the mind of a master painter as he reflects on chaos, imagery, mortality, and the mechanics of visual creation, making it a compelling resource for artists, writers, and editors alike.
Who recommended it
- Adam Moss Recommended
Adam Moss — 1 mention
“one of them is a book of interviews with Francis Bacon by David Sylvester I think there's nine of them I learned more about art from reading these interviews”