Art of the Eighties and Seventies

Stevenson's book deals with the early history, planning and construction of the Museum Abteiberg and in particular, the relationship this public institution formed with Count Panza and his collection. Count Panza had at the time arguably one of the most significant collections of minimal and conceptual art in private hands in Europe. Panza's collection was to be on long-term loan to the museum ... "The purpose of my exhibition project was therefore to trace the history of this public/private partnership, its prospects and its eventual demise". Stevenson's publication mimics books published by Rizzoli on the Panza collection, in terms of scale, typography and general design layouts.