Publisher's Synopsis
This publication is the first monograph on Keith Piper since Re-Locating the Remains was published by InIVA in 1997.Comprising texts by both Piper and Anjalie Dalal-Clayton, it explores Pipers past and present practice by focusing on two exhibitions; Jet Black Futures at The New Art Gallery Walsall (14 January 24 April 2022) and Body Politics: Works from 1982-2007 held at Wolverhampton Art Gallery (10 October 1 December 2019).Two brand new works, an epic four screen installation In Search of Four Horses and a series of banners also entitled Jet Black Futures were made for Walsalls exhibition.Whilst 'Jet Black Futures' focuses on new work, Body Politics brought together key works from the past.Keith Pipers creative practice is research-driven and responds to specific social and political issues, historic relationships and geographical sites.He was a founder member of the highly influential BLK Art Group in the 1980s and continues to create visually compelling and thought-provoking works of art.Published on occasion of the exhibition Keith Piper: Jet Black Futures, The New Art Gallery Walsall, 14 January 24 April 2022.
