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Kellie Jones

    Kellie Jones è una storica dell'arte di spicco il cui lavoro si concentra sugli artisti afroamericani e sul loro ruolo fondamentale nei movimenti artistici del XX secolo. Indaga come questi artisti abbiano plasmato e sperimentato forme astratte e linguaggi visivi, arricchendo ed espandendo i confini dell'arte. Le sue analisi rivelano profonde connessioni tra creazione artistica, contesto sociale e identità personale, offrendo ai lettori nuove prospettive sulla storia e sul presente dell'arte moderna. La ricerca di Jones è essenziale per comprendere l'evoluzione e l'impatto di artisti spesso situati ai margini del mainstream.

    South of Pico
    Mickalene Thomas
    Wangechi Mutu
    • Wangechi Mutu

      • 160pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      This monograph explores the groundbreaking work of Wangechi Mutu, a renowned Kenyan-American artist known for her unique blend of cultural influences and innovative techniques. It delves into her artistic journey, examining themes of identity, gender, and the African diaspora, while highlighting her impactful contributions to contemporary art. The book showcases a range of her works, providing insights into her creative process and the significance of her art in addressing social and political issues.

      Wangechi Mutu
    • Mickalene Thomas

      • 288pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      This comprehensive monograph on Mickalene Thomas explores her influential work in contemporary art over the past two decades. It highlights her unique approach to painting, collage, and installations, addressing themes of gender, race, and beauty while challenging conventional definitions. The book is a collaborative effort with the artist herself.

      Mickalene Thomas
    • Kellie Jones traces how the artists in L.A.'s black communities during the 1960s and 70s created a vibrant, productive, and engaged activist arts scene in the face of structural racism through the production of art works that spoke to African American migration and L.A.'s racial politics.

      South of Pico