Writing in Space, 1973-2019

Writing in Space, 1973-2019 collects Lorraine O Grady's writings, including statements, scripts, and notes, exploring the relationship between text and image, art and culture, and black female subjectivity. It offers a unique window into her artistic and intellectual evolution while consistently plumbing the political possibilities of art.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2020
Publisher: Duke University Press

Writing in Space, 1973-2019 is a comprehensive collection of writings by conceptual artist Lorraine O Grady, spanning over forty years of her artistic career. This volume includes statements, scripts, and previously unpublished notes that document her performance work and conceptual photography, art and music criticism published in the Village Voice and Artforum, critical and theoretical essays on art and culture, and interviews that further explore her intellectual terrain. O Grady's writings, introduced by critic and curator Aruna D Souza, provide a unique insight into her artistic and intellectual development while also addressing the political potential of art. Her writings explore a wide range of topics, including black female subjectivity, diaspora, race, and representation in contemporary art, examining both their personal and institutional implications.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 231 x 153 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478011132