Description
Book SynopsisThe first monograph of Chicago-based Theaster Gates, one of the most exciting and highly regarded contemporary artists at work today.
Trade Review"The poster boy for socially engaged art."—ArtReview
"[Gates] allows places of non-elitist art to become places the art world looks to for its avant-garde."—The Independent on Sunday
"The book is a beautiful, well-made and oversized paperback with an attractive dust jacket. The layout, graphics and photos are excellent throughout."—New Art Examiner
On the Contemporary Artists Series
"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."—Artforum
"The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."—Time Out
"A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."—The Sunday Times
"Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."—The Art Book
