Lauren Halsey

The Roof Garden Commission

By:

Abraham Thomas

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Paperback / softback

Series:

The Roof Garden Commission

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In her newest site-specific work, the eastside of south central los angeles hieroglyph prototype architecture (I), Lauren Halsey combines signs, symbols, and architecture from the past, present, and future to remix (or, as she says, “funkify”) history. Known for her vibrant sculptures, mixed-media pieces, and large-scale installations, Halsey here critiques the gentrification of Black spaces by uniting ancient Egyptian–inspired iconography with contemporary advertising and representations of leaders and icons from her South Central, Los Angeles community. An insightful essay on Halsey’s artistic process and an interview with the artist uncover her diverse influences—from ancient Egyptian relief carving to funk music, Afrofuturism, and LA architecture—while also discussing how her work focuses on community engagement and on creating spaces for people of color and the working class.

Author Biography:

Abraham Thomas is the Daniel Brodsky Curator of Modern Architecture, Design, and Decorative Arts in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Douglas Kearney is associate professor of creative writing at University of Minnesota–Twin Cities.

Release date Australia

July 25th, 2023

Author

Abraham Thomas

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributors

Contributions by Douglas Kearney
Contributions by Lauren Halsey

Illustrations

40 color illus.

Pages

Series

The Roof Garden Commission

Dimensions

108x184x15

ISBN-13

9781588397492

Product ID

35717323

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