Bob Thompson Art Book Thelma Golden Hardcover Whitney Museum

This book was published on the occasion of the exhibition,"Bob Thompson" at the Whitney Museum of American Art, September 25, 1998- January 3, 1999.This comprehensive volume explores the meteoric career of Bob Thompson, an artist who bridged the gap between European Old Master traditions and the vibrant energy of the 1960s New York jazz scene. Featuring insightful essays inspired by Thelma Golden’s landmark research, the book delves into Thompson’s unique figurative style and his profound impact on the Whitney Museum of American Art. It is an essential resource for understanding the evolution of African American modernism.

CONTENTS

9 DAVID A. ROSS FOREWORD
12 THELMA GOLDEN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
15 THELMA GOLDEN INTRODUCTION
27 JUDITH WILSON GARDEN OF MUSIC THE ART AND LIFE OF BOB THOMPSON
8I PLATES
173 SHAMIM MOMIN COMMENTARIES
189 SELECTED EXHIBITION HISTORY SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
195 WORKS IN THE EXHIBITION