About Face: Stonewall, Revolt, and New Queer Art

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About Face: Stonewall, Revolt, and New Queer Art

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Why About Face Is Essential Reading:

• Comprehensive Art Collection: Discover 350 artworks by more than 40 LGBTQ+ artists, showcasing a global and generational range of perspectives and styles.
• In-Depth Analysis: Jonathan D. Katz, with contributions from Amelia Jones, Joshua Chambers-Letson, Dagmawi Woubshet, and other scholars, offers profound insights into the intersection of art, gender, and sexuality.
• Historical and Contemporary Context: About Face bridges historical threads with contemporary practices, revealing the ongoing influence of queer art throughout history.

About the Contributors:

• Jonathan D. Katz: Renowned art historian and curator, Katz’s work focuses on the intersections of art, sexuality, and identity. His curatorial vision has been instrumental in highlighting LGBTQ+ contributions to art history.
• Amelia Jones, Joshua Chambers-Letson, Dagmawi Woubshet: Esteemed scholars and artists whose original texts provide critical commentary and context, enhancing the book’s exploration of queer art.

Perfect for Art and LGBTQ+ History Enthusiasts:

About Face is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in queer art, LGBTQ+ history, and contemporary art movements. This visually stunning and intellectually engaging book brings to light the pivotal role of LGBTQ+ artists in shaping art and culture over the last five decades.

About the artwork

Explore Queer Art History with About Face: Stonewall, Revolt, and New Queer Art Delve into the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ artistry with About Face: Stonewall, Revolt, and New Queer Art. Curated by art historian and curator Jonathan D. Katz, this groundbreaking book offers a unique survey of over 350 artworks by a diverse array of LGBTQ+ artists from the past 50 years.

Featuring underrecognized and overlooked artists alongside iconic figures, this hardback edition is a crucial exploration of how gender and sexual identity have been depicted in art before and after the Stonewall Riots.