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Title: Textures
Condition: New
Subtitle: The History and Art of Black Hair
Author: Kent State University Museum
Contributor: Joseph L. Underwood (Edited by), Tameka Ellington (Edited by)
Format: Hardback
EAN: 9783777435541
ISBN: 9783777435541
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag
Genre: Arts & Photography
Topic: Society & Culture, Social Sciences
Release Date: 24/09/2020
Description: TEXTURES synthesises research in history, fashion, art, and visual culture to reassess the “hair story” of peoples of African descent. A fraught topic for African-Americans and others in the Diaspora, artists, barbers, and activists address the topic of Black hair,both the historical perceptions and its ramifications for self and society today.

TEXTURES explores the breadth of Black artists’ perspectives on hair vis-à-vis beauty, pride, and politics. Barbers and activists address Black hair, from historical perceptions to its challenges today. Combs, products, and implements from the collection of hair pioneer Willie Morrow are paired with masterworks from artists like David Hammons, Sonya Clark, Lorna Simpson, Mickalene Thomas, and Alison Saar. The exhibition & catalogue are inspired by Drs. Ellington and Underwood who research preferential treatment of straight hair, the social hierarchies of skin, and the power and politics of display.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: DE
Item Height: 305mm
Item Length: 229mm
Item Weight: 980g
Release Year: 2020

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