Revelation

Name: Revelation
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ISBN: 9780847876204

The Journey Into Abstraction

Michelle D. Commander, Tuliza Fleming, Sarah Gordon , Janet Dees

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Rizzoli International Publications
24 March 2026

Art & design styles: Abstract Expressionism; Other graphic art forms; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

Explores the critical innovations and contributions of Black artists to the history of abstraction.

This beautifully packaged volume, with two paper stocks and colorful edge stain, considers the trajectory of abstraction and interrogates what it means to be a Black abstract artist in the United States. The book features a wide range of artistic output, from historical artists such as Sam Gilliam, Alma Thomas, Ed Clark, Jennie C. Jones, and Jack Whitten to contemporary voices including Rashid Johnson, Julie Mehretu, Simone Leigh, and Theaster Gates.

Music serves as a source of inspiration for visual improvisation, and the book considers the use of music and sound, particularly jazz and blues, as part of the creative process. The book looks at the connection between traditional artisans such as quilters, potters, and West African mask makers to Black ancestral legacies. And finally, the volume examines the history of gender and gender discrimination against women artists.

By: Michelle D. Commander, Tuliza Fleming
Contributions by: Sarah Gordon, Janet Dees, Lauren Haynes
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 298mm, Width: 235mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9780847876204
ISBN 10: 0847876209
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 24 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michelle D. Commander is deputy director at NMAAHC. Tuliza Fleming is interim chief curator of visual arts at NMAAHC. Sarah Gordon is museum specialist at NMAAHC. Janet Dees is assistant director of arts at NMAAHC. Lauren Haynes is head curator of Governors Island Arts. Thelma Golden is director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem. Hallie Ringle is chief curator at ICA Philadelphia. Rashid Johnson and Shinique Smith are artists living in New York City. Adebunmi Gbadebo is an artist living in Philadelphia.

Reviews for Revelation: The Journey Into Abstraction

""Revelation celebrates the expansive creativity of Black artists who have contributed to the rich fabric of abstraction through artworks in the collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture."" — ASPIRE METRO