Choi, C.
Black Refractions: Highlights from The Studio Museum in Harlem
- ISBN 13:
- 9780847866380
- author:
- Choi, C.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rizzoli International Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 28.6 x 22.9 centimetres (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, African
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Black Refractions: Highlights from The Studio Museum in Harlem brings together 125 works by artists of African descent, spanning from the 1930s to the present. This authoritative guide showcases the renowned collection of the Studio Museum, featuring artists such as Kerry James Marshall, Faith Ringgold, and Kehinde Wiley.
Through a range of media, including paintings, sculptures, and installations, Black Refractions presents a plurality of narratives and approaches, challenging traditional notions of "black art". The book includes essays and commentary from leading experts, as well as a dialogue between curators Thelma Golden, Connie Choi, and Kellie Jones.
This comprehensive compendium is not just a document of the Studio Museum's trailblazing path, but a vital collection of a thriving art tradition. Black Refractions provides a unique insight into the lives and works of artists of African descent, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in modern and contemporary art.