Gauguin unpacks what he viewed as the mistakes and misjudgments behind much of art criticism, revealing not only how wrong critics’ interpretations have been, but also what it would mean to approach art properly—to really look. Written in 1903, this essay had remained unpublished until 1951. Long out of print, this new translation by Donatien Grau includes an introduction that situates the essay within Gauguin’s written oeuvre, as well as explanatory notes.

• Softcover, 56 pages, 4 1/4 x 7 inches
• Published by David Zwirner Books