Seven decades of incredibly dynamic sculpture in bronze and steel from the Chicago virtuoso-with full-color plates, archival materials and much more
Sculptor Richard Hunt was only 35 years old at the time of his 1971 retrospective exhibition at MoMA-the first for an African American sculptor at the museum-and his continued work over the course of his nearly seven-decade-long career, ranging from small bronze and steel sculptures to large-scale public commissions, has cemented his place as one of the foremost artists of the 20th century. This book is the definitive look at Hunt-s work and career. Fully illustrated with more than 350 images, including historical photographs, installation images, images of Hunt in his studio, newspaper clippings and a plate section of significant works from throughout the artist-s career, this book also includes a section on his major public commissions, a recent interview with art historian Adrienne L. Childs and an illustrated
