Publisher's Synopsis
For his exhibition, Black Madonna the influential 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 multi-faceted musical and performative programme. Through pictorial reportage and new essays, this book illuminates the working methods and concepts underlying the project.Published on occasion of the exhibition, Theaster Gates: Black Madonna' at Kunstmuseum Basel (9 June - 21 October 2018).
