ガゴシアン・ギャラリーさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ガゴシアン・ギャラリーInstagram)「#TheasterGates: "The shelving structure [of 'New Egypt'] recalls the 11 floors of John H. Johnson's corporate office. It is about a kind of corporate ascension as much as it is a sacred home that invites one person at a time to be deeply embedded in this canon. It is at once the corporate ladder, Jacob's Ladder, and Osiris's ladder." —Theaster Gates, "The Brooklyn Rail" Housed in the awe-inspiring brick sanctuary of "Black Vessel" is the towering "New Egypt Sanctuary of the Holy Word and Image" (2017), an edifice containing the complete bound volumes of "Ebony," the Johnson Publishing Company periodical (1945–2016) that promoted and celebrated the realities of Black American middle-class life. The red, black, green, and dark gray covers reference the Black Power movement, while the wooden shelving structure acknowledges various forms of Africanized architecture. The title of the work and its content reflect the teachings of Dr. Maulana Karenga, a founder of Kwanzaa and a prominent figure in early Africana studies, who posited that the Black American experience is adjacent to Nubian and Egyptian experiences of “African kingdoms.” "Black Vessel" is closed to the public until further notice. In the meantime, follow the link in our bio to explore the exhibition on our website, or to read Phong Bui's interview with the artist in the current issue of "The Brooklyn Rail." __________ #Gagosian @theastergates @brooklynrail @phong.h.bui Theaster Gates, "New Egypt Sanctuary of the Holy Word and Image," 2017; installation views, "Theaster Gates: Black Vessel," Gagosian, 555 West 24th Street, New York, October 10, 2020–January 13, 2021. Artwork © Theaster Gates. Photo: Rob McKeever. Video: Chris Strong」1月16日 6時51分