Reframing the Black Figure is a visual giftbook that features a
selection of contemporary artists exploring Black figuration
through beautifully reproduced works and artists quotes. What
happens when Black artists depict Black figures? What art does this
produce, and what worlds of possibility does this reveal? - Ekow
Eshun Reframing the Black Figure showcases more than 20 of the most
important Black figurative artists working in the UK and US today.
This visual giftbook introduces readers to the field of Black
figuration by highlighting a selection of key works from the
National Portrait Gallery exhibition, The Time is Always Now:
Artists Reframe the Black Figure. Readers will encounter
contemporary Black artists producing beautiful, urgent artworks
that presents the Black form with nuance and depth. Richly
illustrated with artworks and visual details, interspersed with
illuminating quotations from contemporary and historical Black
thinkers, poets and artists, this accessible publication offers an
opportunity for readers to experience some of the most exciting
artists depicting the Black form. Within this context, these
artworks take on a dual role, as the accomplished work of
individual artists on the one hand, and as a collective assertion
of Black presence on the other. Featured artists include Hurvin
Anderson, Michael Armitage, Jordan Casteel, Njideka Akunyili
Crosby, Noah Davis, Godfried Donkor, Kimathi Donkor, Denzil
Forrester, Lubaina Himid, Claudette Johnson, Titus Kaphar, Kerry
James Marshall, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Chris Ofili, Jennifer Packer,
Thomas J. Price, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Lorna Simpson, Amy Sherald,
Henry Taylor and Barbara Walker.
General
| Imprint: |
National Portrait Gallery Publications
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| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
February 2024 |
| Text writers: |
Ekow Eshun
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| Dimensions: |
195 x 165mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
112 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-85514-548-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-85514-548-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781855145481 |
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