Theaster Gates : Black Madonna /

For his exhibition "Black Madonna" African-American artist Theaster Gates examined representations of black women, cultural legacies and spirituality. With his band, the Black Monks, he also engaged in a multifaceted musical and performative programme. Through pictorial reportage and new e...

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Other Authors:	Helfenstein, Josef (Editor), Kurjaković, Daniel (Editor), Gates, Theaster, 1973-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Köln : Basel : Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther König ; Kunstmuseum Basel, [2019]
Subjects:	Gates, Theaster, > 1973- > Exhibitions. Black Madonnas. Social practice (Art) African American women in art. Gates, Theaster, > 1973- Exhibition catalogs.

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Summary:	For his exhibition "Black Madonna" African-American artist Theaster Gates examined representations of black women, cultural legacies and spirituality. With his band, the Black Monks, he also engaged in a multifaceted musical and performative programme. Through pictorial reportage and new essays, the book illuminates the working methods and concepts underlying the project.00Exhibition: Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland (09.06. - 21.10.2018).
Physical Description:	167 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9783960987246 3960987242