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Alice Neel: I Am the Century

by Alice Neel , Sarah Cosulich , Pietro Rigolo
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9788867497034
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Mousse Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Mousse Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 272
  • Original Price: USD 50.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 726 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Individual Artists / Monographs

A generously illustrated survey of the "painter of people" who articulated the "human comedy" of the 20th century with compassion and verve

Compiling 60 works that are interwoven with archival documents, I Am the Century coheres into a critical and narrative journey of Alice Neel's artistic and personal life. Contributions by curators, scholars and artists--including Kelly Richman-Abdou, Jennifer Higgie, Mira Schor and Annie Sprinkle--provide multiple perspectives on Neel's practice, situating her radical approach to painting people within broader artistic, social and political contexts.
A pioneer who merged realism with surrealism, empathy with unflinching clarity, Neel captured the psychological and emotional depth of her sitters while addressing fundamental human issues ahead of her time. This bilingual (English/Italian) publication emphasizes her capacity to chronicle life's stages and relationships--childhood and adulthood, sexuality and intimacy, community and political consciousness--through works that continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. Positioning Neel as both artist and witness, I Am the Century underscores her singular vision of the "human comedy," offering readers a comprehensive entry point into a body of work that has influenced generations of artists.
Born in Pennsylvania, Alice Neel (1900-84) lived in Philadelphia and Havana before settling in New York City, becoming part of the social milieu of the Harlem neighborhood. A figurative painter in an era dominated by Abstract Expressionism, Neel created manifold portraits of artists and activists, friends and lovers, as well as strangers. Her style is distinct for its bold outlines, textured brushwork and vibrant color palette.

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