American Art 1961-2001

The Walker Art Center's collection of American art spans two watershed moments in history: the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961 and the 2001 terrorist attacks. The publication explores the themes and techniques developed by artists during this period, from modernist abstraction to mass production, featuring work by Jasper Johns, Donald Judd, Barbara Kruger, Robert Mapplethorpe, Bruce Nauman, Cindy Sherman, Robert Rauschenberg, Kara Walker, and Andy Warhol.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2021
Publisher: Marsilio

This extensive examination of American art from the Walker Art Center's collection spans two pivotal moments in American history: the ill-fated Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961, which escalated the Vietnam War, and the devastating terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC, in 2001. Within this period of immense tragedy, the United States witnessed the emergence of some of its most renowned artists. The publication delves into the diverse themes and techniques that emerged during these 40 years, placing them within the broader context of American history and culture. From the abstracted modernism of the early years to the mass production of the later decades, these artists explored the boundaries of art, employing a range of mediums such as paint, performance, installation, video, and photography. This paperback volume showcases the works of artists like Jasper Johns, Donald Judd, Barbara Kruger, Robert Mapplethorpe, Bruce Nauman, Cindy Sherman, Robert Rauschenberg, Kara Walker, and Andy Warhol, all from the esteemed collection of the Walker Art Center.

Weight: 886g
Dimension: 212 x 272 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788829709281