This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices of Queer Resistance
Author: Hilton Als (Editor), Rhea L. Combs (Editor, Foreword), James Baldwin (Artist)
Publisher: DelMonico Books/National Portrait Gallery
Year: 2024
Pages: 112
ISBN: 978-1636811321
The American writer and activist James Baldwin (1924–87) considered himself a “witness” as he challenged perspectives on America and its history through his work. He was often recognized for speaking out against injustice when other like-minded artists, collaborators and organizers were overshadowed or silenced.
By bringing together artworks that feature James Baldwin alongside portraits of other key figures who had an impact on his life, This Morning, This Evening, So Soon situates Baldwin among a pantheon of culture bearers who were instrumental in shaping his life and legacy, particularly in relationship to his advocacy for gay rights.
