Young, Gifted and Black: A New Generation of Artists
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Discover the artists shaping today's contemporary art scene with Young, Gifted and Black, a beautifully illustrated survey of leading and emerging Black artists. Drawn from the acclaimed collection of Bernard I. Lumpkin and Carmine D. Boccuzzi, this volume highlights works by artists of African descent while exploring how they are redefining conversations around identity, history, and representation. Edited by acclaimed writer Antwaun Sargent, the book features insightful essays, interviews, and commentary from leading artists, curators, and scholars, including a conversation with Studio Museum in Harlem director Thelma Golden. Showcasing work by Kerry James Marshall, Julie Mehretu, Jordan Casteel, Mickalene Thomas, Henry Taylor, Jennifer Packer, and many more, this compelling volume is an excellent read for visitors exploring Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys and anyone interested in contemporary Black art, collecting, and today's most influential artists.
Hardcover / 256 pages
Dimensions: 9.5" x 11.2"
Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys brings together monumental contemporary art and historic masterworks from the personal collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. On view from September 19, 2026 – February 28, 2027 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, this landmark exhibition explores Black identity, creativity, power, and cultural legacy through the work of some of today's most influential artists. |
