Jordan Casteel (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)

Discover the vibrant figurative art of Jordan Casteel in the acclaimed contemporary artist’s first monograph. Known for her large-scale portraits and landscapes rendered with expressive brushwork and bold color, Casteel draws inspiration from everyday encounters and the people and places that shape her surroundings. From the streets and subway stations of New York City and Harlem to the landscapes of Upstate New York, her paintings explore community, connection, identity, and shared humanity through an intimate approach to portraiture. Featuring nearly 150 beautifully reproduced images and sections specially conceived and designed by the artist, this richly illustrated art book offers a comprehensive introduction to Jordan Casteel’s distinctive contemporary practice.

Paperback / 160 pages

Dimensions: 9.85" x 11.45"

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