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Lorna Simpson collages  Cover Image Book Book

Lorna Simpson collages / introduction by Elizabeth Alexander.

Alexander, Elizabeth, (writer of introduction.).

Summary:

This book showcases the exquisite collage work of internationally acclaimed artist Lorna Simpson. Combining vintage advertising images of Black women and men with colorful ink washes, striking geological formations, and dreamy skyscapes, Simpson creates fantastical coiffures that pay homage to the beauty of Black hair. A lyrical introduction by eminent poet Elizabeth Alexander rounds out this volume.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781452161143
  • ISBN: 1452161143
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2018]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: "Of the black & boisterous hair" / Elizabeth Alexander -- Artist statement / Lorna Simpson -- The collages. Earth & sky ; Ebony ; Jet ; Riunite & ice.
Subject: Simpson, Lorna, 1960- > Themes, motives.
Collage.
African American women in art.
African Americans in art.
African American women > Portraits.
Photography > United States.
Photography, Artistic.
Women, Black, in art.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Emily Carr University of Art + Design N6537 .S5554 A4 2018 (Text) 30239877 Book Volume hold Available -


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