Explore the groundbreaking artistry of Sam Gilliam, a pivotal African American artist whose work emerged from Washington, D.C. during the transformative Civil Rights movement. This BRAND NEW book, published by Phaidon in 2024, provides a comprehensive survey of Gilliam's extraordinary career that spans over five dynamic decades. Delve into an artistic journey filled with relentless experimentation and continuous innovation that reflect the improvisational spirit of jazz. With a focus on Gilliam's lyrical abstractions, the book includes never-before-seen archival materials and insightful, newly commissioned texts that illuminate the artist's unique vision and impact. Whether you are an art lover, a scholar, or new to Gilliam's work, this essential volume offers a profound understanding of his influence on contemporary art and culture. Discover the diversity of forms, moods, and materials that define Gilliam's practice, and understand how he disrupted traditional artistic norms. This is not just a book; it is a celebration of an iconic artist that every art enthusiast should own. Join us in exploring the legacy of Sam Gilliam, an artist whose work continues to inspire and challenge norms in the world of art.