Noah Davis: In Detail

Dimensions

12.3 in x 10.2 in x 1 in

Weight

3.95 lb

Released

7-Nov-23

ISBN

9781644230763

Published by

David Zwirner Books

Noah Davis: In Detail

Dive into the world of revolutionary Los Angeles artist and activist, Noah Davis, with Noah Davis: In Detail.

This captivating book offers an in-depth exploration of Davis's impact and legacy, showcasing his ethereal paintings imbued with emotion and imagination.

With muted colors, fantastic scenes, and blurred subjects, Davis’s work creates an intoxicating vision of everyday life depicted with a magical touch.

This volume, designed as a companion to the acclaimed monograph Noah Davis, features sumptuous close-ups and details of Davis's unique dry paint application technique.

Highlighting the rich, painterly variety and luminous quality of his canvases, the book provides readers with an intimate look at his artistry.

Special attention is given to The Underground Museum, co-founded by Davis and his wife, Karon Davis.

The book includes a compelling conversation moderated by Helen Molesworth, featuring insights from Fred Moten, Glenn Ligon, Thomas Lax, and Julie Mehretu.

This renowned group of artists and thinkers share personal experiences of The Underground Museum's powerful and emotional impact on the Los Angeles art scene.

Essays by Franklin Sirmans and Lindsay Charlwood offer further context, with Charlwood providing a detailed chronology of Davis's life, highlighting his artistic and social achievements.

Noah Davis: In Detail is a must-read for art enthusiasts, offering a profound appreciation of Davis's work and legacy.

Explore the transformative world of Noah Davis and his extraordinary contributions to contemporary art with Noah Davis: In Detail.