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With a wealth of images and commentary, this is the essential career survey of Cave's socially responsive art.
Nick Cave: Forothermore provides an in-depth examination of the dynamic and ever-changing artistry of Chicago's own Nick Cave. Through analyzing how his craft has adapted to both past events and present societal challenges, this definitive volume showcases Cave's incredible ability. It also offers a unique glimpse into the artist's current pinnacle of talent, featuring previously unreleased pieces alongside more familiar works.
Containing a diverse range of essays, Nick Cave: Forothermore delves into topics such as art history and social justice and features contributions from experts such as Naomi Beckwith, Romi Crawford, Antwaun Sargent, Malik Gaines, Krista Thompson, and Meida Teresa McNeal. In addition, this comprehensive collection includes interviews with Cave himself, providing insight into his life, work, and teaching methods. A roundtable discussion with dancer Damita Jo Freeman, musician Nona Hendryx, and publisher Linda Johnson Rice further explores Cave's art and its influence on important cultural movements such as Soul Train and Ebony magazine. Nick Cave: Forothermore offers a stimulating exploration of how art, music, fashion, and performance can inspire a more equitable future.
Nick Cave, born in 1959, is a renowned artist and educator who incorporates a variety of mediums in both the visual and performing arts, including sculpture, installation, video, sound, and performance. He is most well known for his Soundsuits, which are large-scale sculptures based on his body and were originally inspired by the police beating of Rodney King in 1991. Cave's impressive exhibition history includes shows at prestigious institutions such as MASS MoCA, Cranbrook Art Museum, and the Saint Louis Art Museum, among others. Currently based in Chicago, Cave continues to push boundaries and challenge perceptions through his work.
