Sanford Biggers: Codeswitch by Andrea Andersson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Sanford Biggers by Andrea Andersson, Antonio Sergio Bessa, Greg Tate, Jacqueline Tobin, Raymond Dobard, Mia Kang, John Jennings, David Brame, Esperanza Bey "What I want to do is code-switch. To have there be layers of history and politics, but also this heady, arty stuff--inside jokes, black humor--that you might have to take a while to research if you want to really get it."--Sanford Biggers FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "What I want to do is code-switch. To have there be layers of history and politics, but also this heady, arty stuff—inside jokes, black humor—that you might have to take a while to research if you want to really get it."—Sanford Biggers Sanford Biggers (b. 1970) is a Harlem-based artist working in various media including painting, sculpture, video, and performance. He describes his practice as "code-switching"—mixing disparate elements to create layers of meaning—to account for his wide-ranging interests. This catalogue focuses on a series of repurposed quilts (many made in the 19th century) that embodies this interest in mixture. Informed by the significance of quilts to the Underground Railroad, Biggers transforms the quilts into new works using materials such as paint, tar, glitter, and charcoal to add his own layers of codes, whether they be historical, political, or purely artistic. Insightful essays survey Biggerss career, his art in relation to music, and the history upon which the series draws. Also featured is a short yet powerful graphic essay by an award-winning illustrator that introduces the layered meanings inherent in the art and craft of quilting.Published in association with The Bronx Museum of the ArtsExhibition Schedule:The Bronx Museum of the Arts (September 9, 2020–January 24, 2021) California African American Museum, Los Angeles (July 28, 2021–January 23, 2022)Speed Art Museum, Louisville (March 18–June 26, 2022) Author Biography Andrea Andersson is the founding director of Rivers Institute for Contemporary Art & Thought, New Orleans. She previously served as the Helis Foundation Chief Curator of the Visual Arts at the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans. Antonio Sergio Bessa is director of curatorial programs at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Description for Bookstore This important volume explores a remarkable series of quilts by Sanford Biggers that draw on African American history to explore questions about race and gender in the contemporary world. Details ISBN0300248644 Pages 192 Publisher Yale University Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 0300248644 ISBN-13 9780300248647 Format Hardcover Imprint Yale University Press Subtitle Codeswitch Country of Publication United States Edited by Antonio Sergio Bessa DEWEY 700.92 Short Title Sanford Biggers Language English Publication Date 2020-04-14 AU Release Date 2020-04-14 NZ Release Date 2020-04-14 US Release Date 2020-04-14 UK Release Date 2020-04-14 Author Esperanza Bey Illustrations 129 color illus. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161684163;

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