Ger van Elk, Decimale kalender

Deventer, Stichting Octopus, 1970. Block calendar in 2 parts with four flip-book style pads, containing 19 photographic plates on top part and text plates on bottom, all tipped on board. 19 x 24 cm. A fold-out cardboard holder on the rear allows the calendar to be displayed standing up. Includes original mailing envelope from Stichting Octopus.

Beautiful rare artists' publication by renowned Dutch conceptual artist van Elk (1941-2014). The calendar states only weekdays and whether the period is warm or cold. The photographic plates feature sequences of stills from 'How van Elk inflates his left foot with his right one', 1969 and 'The well-shaven cactus', 1970. In good condition.