Author(s): Thelma Golden, Kellie Jones, Chrissie Iles

Art

The ultimate monograph on the work of celebrated artist Lorna Simpson, a trailblazer who continues to influence and inspire. Lorna Simpson is a multimedia artist known for her pioneering approach to conceptual photography. In 1993 Simpson was the first African-American woman ever to show in the Venice Biennale and to have a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. This landmark book documents Simpson s career in its entirety, up to her most recent work. In doing so, it sheds light on the remarkable path that Simpson paved to global critical acclaim and art-world stardom.