{"product_id":"james-baldwin-voices-of-queer-resistance","title":"james baldwin: voices of queer resistance","description":"\u003cp\u003epublished with national portrait gallery, smithsonian institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe 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 at a time when other like-minded artists, collaborators, and organizers were overlooked or silenced. by bringing together artworks that feature james baldwin alongside portraits of other influential figures who shaped his life, \u003cem\u003ethis morning, this evening, so soon\u003c\/em\u003e situates baldwin among a community of culture bearers who contributed to his legacy, particularly through his advocacy for gay rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe book accompanies an exhibition at the national portrait gallery in washington, dc, curated by the national portrait gallery’s director of curatorial affairs, rhea l. combs, in consultation with pulitzer prize–winning author hilton als. well-known portraits by beauford delaney and bernard gotfryd are presented alongside paintings, photographs, and films representing key figures within baldwin’s circle. by viewing baldwin through the lens of community, readers gain a deeper understanding of how his sexuality and faith, artistic curiosity, ideas of masculinity, and involvement in the civil rights movement shaped his writing and enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe book uses portraiture to explore the interconnected lives of baldwin and figures including lorraine hansberry (writer and activist), barbara jordan (lawyer, educator, and politician), bayard rustin (leader in social movements), lyle ashton harris (artist), essex hemphill (poet and activist), marlon riggs (filmmaker, poet, and activist), and nina simone (singer-songwriter, pianist, and activist), among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eartists include: richard avedon, glenn ligon, donald moffett, beauford delaney, bernard gotfryd, faith ringgold, lorna simpson, and jack whitten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"artbook dap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51002365673719,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1247\/2113\/files\/65df0cb44742bc3bb3582a8477fc7e17247e0e2fe78b729b54fb744516424154.jpg?v=1786044196","url":"https:\/\/abasicshop.com\/en-ca\/products\/james-baldwin-voices-of-queer-resistance","provider":"basic. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}