Colorful, figurative, funny, and abstract; Thing uncovers the most innovative contemporary sculpture from the up-and-coming generation of 20 Los Angeles based artists. The book includes a broad selection of works and adresses a wide range of sculptural pratices, probing the formal and conceptual trajectories of sculpture. As Los Angeles has become a defining force in international contemporary art, this book and accompanying exhibition, though focusing on Los Angeles, provide a compelling view into the state of sculpture today.

Features entries by Aimee Chang, James Elaine, Christopher Miles and Matthew Thompson.