Theaster Gates: Amalgam

Name: Theaster Gates: Amalgam
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SKU: 9781849767231
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Theaster Gates: Amalgam delves into the multifaceted work of socially engaged artist Theaster Gates, whose practice intersects race, territory, and inequality. Central to the book is Gates's exploration of the 1912 eviction of Malaga Island's diverse community in Maine, a pivotal yet overlooked event in African-American history. The publication combines essays, Gates's own reflections, and striking images—including stills from the film Dance of Malaga 2019, choreographed by Kyle Abraham—to highlight the artist's impact on contemporary art and social discourse.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary art, social justice, African-American history, and interdisciplinary creative practices.

One of only a handful of publications on this internationally acclaimed artist; highly accessible and informative volume exploring Gates’s practice.

Using new photography, a transcript of an artist talks and film stills from recent works this book provides special focus and background on the artists' engagement with interraciality.

Combining scholarly essays, Gates's own words, and a careful selection of illustrations, this publication will underline the artist's engagement with contemporary art, urban planning, social conscience and interracial relationships, while its tone and accessible approach will appeal to all readers.

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Tate Liverpool: 13 December 2019 - 3 May 2020

Described by Art Review as 'one of the most influential people in the contemporary art world in 2018', Theaster Gates (b. 1973, Chicago) explores the complex and interweaving issues of race, territory, and inequality as a socially engaged artist. Living and working in Chicago, Gates began his career studying urban planning, followed by ceramics, both of which continue to inform his work.

At the heart of Theaster Gates: Amalgam, Gates looks at the history of Malaga Island in Maine, USA. In 1912, the state governor evicted the island's ethnically diverse population with no offer of housing or support. Gates's body of work—sculpture, installation, film, music, and dance—responds to this little-known story, connecting it with the wider history of African-American people. A new film called Dance of Malaga 2019 features the choreography of acclaimed American dancer Kyle Abraham, and a highlight of the publication is the many beautiful stills from the film.

Through a combination of essays, Theaster Gates's own words, and a careful selection of illustrations, this publication will underline the artist's influence in contemporary art and interracial relationships, while its accessible approach will appeal to all.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849767231

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Contributors:

Edited by Kasia Redzisz
Edited by Laura Bruni

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kasia Redzisz is Senior Curator at Tate Liverpool.
Laura Bruni is an Assistant Curator at Tate.