Editorial Reviews

Explores the universal human experiences of struggle, transcendence and salvation through painting, sculpture, folk art, photography and assemblage from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Over 160 evocative works reflect five key themes: time, past and present; memory and tribute; community; hope and belief; and a sense of place. Artists include Brassaï, William Christenberry, Walker Evans, Howard Finster, Robert Frank, Laura Gilpin, Jacob Lawrence, Sally Mann, Zwelethu Mthethwa, James VanDerZee, Roman Vishniac, Carrie Mae Weems, Fred Wilson and many others.