Art on My Mind: Visual Politics

Art on My Mind is a collection of essays, critiques, and interviews by bell hooks that explores the transformative power of art and its role in identity politics. It offers a generous and expansive body of work that has become increasingly relevant since its publication in 1995, and is essential for understanding the contemporary moment and sustaining a democratic artistic culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2025
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Bell hooks, a renowned author, has compiled a captivating collection of essays, critiques, and interviews in "Art on My Mind." This thought-provoking work delves into the evolving discussions surrounding the creation, exhibition, and critique of art and aesthetics in a world increasingly preoccupied with identity politics. hooks draws upon her own experiences to explore the transformative power of art, covering a wide range of topics, including art in education and the home, the politics of space and imagination as a revolutionary tool, and the role of art in empowering the Black community. Through engaging conversations with artists such as Carrie Mae Weems and Alison Saar, as well as insightful examinations of the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Felix Gonzalez-Torres, hooks offers a generous and expansive body of work that has gained even greater relevance since its initial publication in 1995. This essential tool for understanding the contemporary moment and a fundamental text for anyone interested in creating and sustaining a democratic artistic culture provides a profound exploration of the ways in which art can shape and challenge our understanding of the world.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241711491