Commissioned writings from over 100 featured artists accompany 30 years of highlights from an exemplary collection-turned-museum
Founded in 1993, the Rubell Museum (formerly the Rubell Family Collection) has amassed over 7,000 works by more than 1,000 artists. With a focus on collecting works from early career contemporary artists, the museum's holdings include art by popular favorites such as Yoshitomo Nara and by young rising stars including Tschabalala Self. Highlights & Artists' Writings presents 126 of the most compelling contemporary artists from the Rubell's unparalleled collection and features the artists' personal reflections on their artworks. The majority of these artists' writings were commissioned specifically for this catalog and do not appear elsewhere. Their voices give readers tremendous insight into the motivation behind the seminal paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and installations featured within.
Artists include: Nina Chanel Abney, John Ahearn, Amoako Boafo, Mark Bradford, Cecily Brown, Nick Cave, Leonardo Drew, Snia Gomes, Rashid Johnson, Glenn Ligon, Robert Longo, Christina Quarles, Sterling Ruby, Dana Schutz, Henry Taylor, Kara Walker, Anicka Yi.