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Black women''s heads of hair are galaxies unto themselves, solar systems, moonscapes, volcanic interiors.
—Elizabeth Alexander, from the Introduction

Using advertising photographs of black women (and men) drawn from vintage issues of Ebony and Jet magazines, the exquisite and thought-provoking collages of world-renowned artist Lorna Simpson explore the richly nuanced language of hair. Surreal coiffures made from colorful ink washes, striking geological formations from old textbooks, and other unexpected forms and objects adorn the models to mesmerizingly beautiful effect.

Featuring 160 artworks, an artist''s statement, and an introduction by poet, author, and scholar Elizabeth Alexander, this volume celebrates the irresistible power of Simpson''s visual vernacular.

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"Releasing her latest book last month, aptly named Lorna Simpson Collages, Simpson edited 160 of her iconic collages torn from vintage beauty ads and textbooks to create a collection celebrating the beauty of black hair."

-- Elle

Lorna Simpson Collages

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    A Hardback by Lorna Simpson

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      Publisher Abrams & Chronicle
      Imprint Chronicle Books
      Published 6 June 2018
      ISBN-13 9781452161143
      978-1452161143
      ISBN-10 1452161143

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Black women''s heads of hair are galaxies unto themselves, solar systems, moonscapes, volcanic interiors.
      —Elizabeth Alexander, from the Introduction

      Using advertising photographs of black women (and men) drawn from vintage issues of Ebony and Jet magazines, the exquisite and thought-provoking collages of world-renowned artist Lorna Simpson explore the richly nuanced language of hair. Surreal coiffures made from colorful ink washes, striking geological formations from old textbooks, and other unexpected forms and objects adorn the models to mesmerizingly beautiful effect.

      Featuring 160 artworks, an artist''s statement, and an introduction by poet, author, and scholar Elizabeth Alexander, this volume celebrates the irresistible power of Simpson''s visual vernacular.

      Trade Review

      "Releasing her latest book last month, aptly named Lorna Simpson Collages, Simpson edited 160 of her iconic collages torn from vintage beauty ads and textbooks to create a collection celebrating the beauty of black hair."

      -- Elle

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