Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh
The first major monograph on Simone Leigh’s multimedia explorations of community, Black feminism and the traditions and material cultures of the African diaspora
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Over 20 years, Simone Leigh's art questions Black femme-identified subjectivity in visual and material culture, drawing from materials and forms from across the African diaspora. This publication features new scholarship and a conversation with Leigh, showcasing her critically acclaimed work at the 59th Venice Biennale and throughout her 20-year career. Born in Chicago in 1967, Leigh is a groundbreaking artist who has had solo presentations at various prestigious venues.