Lauren Halsey

The Roof Garden Commission

Abraham Thomas, Lauren Halsey, Douglas Kearney

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English

Metropolitan Museum of Art
28 September 2023

Sculpture; Individual artists, art monographs; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

Series: The Roof Garden Commission

In her newest site-specific work, the eastside of south central los angeles hieroglyph prototype architecture (I), Lauren Halsey combines signs, symbols, and architecture from the past, present, and future to remix (or, as she says, “funkify”) history. Known for her vibrant sculptures, mixed-media pieces, and large-scale installations, Halsey here critiques the gentrification of Black spaces by uniting ancient Egyptian–inspired iconography with contemporary advertising and representations of leaders and icons from her South Central, Los Angeles community. An insightful essay on Halsey’s artistic process and an interview with the artist uncover her diverse influences—from ancient Egyptian relief carving to funk music, Afrofuturism, and LA architecture—while also discussing how her work focuses on community engagement and on creating spaces for people of color and the working class.

By: Abraham Thomas
Contributions by: Lauren Halsey, Douglas Kearney
Imprint: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 184mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 666g
ISBN: 9781588397492
ISBN 10: 1588397491
Series: The Roof Garden Commission
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 28 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Abraham Thomas is the Daniel Brodsky Curator of Modern Architecture, Design, and Decorative Arts in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Douglas Kearney is associate professor of creative writing at University of Minnesota–Twin Cities.