David Driskell: Icons of Nature and History

David Driskell (1931-2020) was one of the most revered and boundary-breaking American artists, long recognized for his vibrant and versatile painting and printmaking practice, which combined his sharp observation of American landscapes and his interest in the imagery and aesthetic innovations of the African diaspora. 

Driskell was equally well-known as a curator, art historian, and educator, and his career as both artist and scholar created a durable public record of the long history of art made by African Americans. This catalogue surveys seven decades of the artist's painterly practice from the 1950s forward. Driskell's command of color and line is showcased through his beloved subjects, including the natural world, remembrances of the Southern Black experience, and the Black Christian church.

Author(s): Thelma Golden, Renée Maurer, Jessica May, Julie L. McGee, Richard J. Powell

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Hardcover, Rizzoli Electa, 2021
224 p, 9 7/8 × 12 1/4