Signatures: Charles McGee and Students
Signatures: Charles McGee & Students is an exhibition catalogue chronicling a landmark gallery show originally hosted at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. This book serves as a profound visual document of the intersection between mentorship, community, and the vibrant lineage of Detroit contemporary art.
Centering on the legendary legacy of Charles McGee—the revered painter, sculptor, teacher, and first-ever Kresge Eminent Artist—the publication highlights his iconic multi-disciplinary works alongside compelling pieces by the generations of students he directly inspired.
Key Features
- Artistic Lineage: Tracks how McGee’s philosophies on balance, order, and community engagement influenced his former pupils.
- Full-Color Plates: Features high-quality reproductions of high-contrast abstract paintings, multi-dimensional assemblages, and student works.
- Curator Notes & Essays: Contextualizes McGee’s status as a cornerstone of the Detroit art scene and the founder of the Charles McGee School of Art.
- Historical Chronicle: Captures a definitive moment in mid-century and modern Midwestern African American art history.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Signatures: Charles McGee & Students |
| Subject | Contemporary Art / Mentorship / Detroit Art Movement |
| Format | Exhibition Catalogue (Paperback / Softcover) |
| Target Audience | Art collectors, art historians, and educators |
VF in wraps. [30.1]
$ 45.00
