Just a Above MidtownJust Above Midtown, or JAM, was an art gallery and self described laboratory for experimentation led by Linda Goode Bryant that foregrounded African American artists and artists of color. Open from 1974 to 1986, it was a place where an expansive idea of contemporary art flourished and debate was cultivated. The gallery offered early opportunities for artists recognized as pivotal figures in late 20th century artincluding David Hammons, Butch Morris,

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exploring the relationship between art and consumerism

The sculptural simplicity of the concentric circles allow light to travel through the walls creating an interesting play of shadow and light around the exterior of the piece

the consequences of diaspora

This publication brings together over 140 photographs and video art from the 1970s through the 2010s by two of our most notable and influential photo-based artists

the Chalet design is notable for its large cutout circles that ring the bowl

This selection of the most popular and recognizable portraits from the collection is accompanied by short chapter introductions that introduce key historical periods

the latest installment in Burtynsky’s ongoing oeuvre

offers a remarkably consistent portrait of late 20th-century America

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