Lubaina Himid

Author: Lubaina Himid (Artist), Michael Wellen (Editor)
Publisher: TATE 
Year: 2021
Pages: 192
ISBN: 978-1849767484

Over four decades, Lubaina Himid’s powerful and poetic work has made her an influential figure in contemporary art-- from her pivotal role in the British Black arts movement of the 1980s to winning the Turning Prize in 2017. Throughout her career, Himid has explored and expanded the possibilities of painting and storytelling, drawing attention to insivible aspects of history and the extraordinary moments of everyday life.

This book offers new essays and conversations about her work as well as writings by the artist on various themes of inspiration, as well as writings by the artist on various themes of inspiration, ranging from theater design and opera, women’s creativity, architecture, clothing, textile pattern, sound and collaboration, to processes in the studio. Drawing from her work as an artist and cultural activist, these stimulating texts offer encouragement to consider the decisions that shape the lives we lead.