Blackout.BA-23

Blackout.BA-23


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University of Richmond Book Arts Studio

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Repository
University of Richmond Book Arts Studio
Identification
BA-23
Title
Blackout. 2017
Quantity
6 Volumes, includes illustrations, 13 cm
Creator
Allegra, Indira
Creator
Sming Sming Books (Firm)
Language
English .
Technical
"Indira Allegra, Blackout [stills from panel ... of 6], 2015, digital weaving installation, courtesy of the artist." -- Colophon. Imprint from colophon.
Description
Blackout is a set of six books, based on the original video work of Indira Allegra. Allegra studies the weave structure of police uniforms alongside statements made by families of those lost to police violence including: Aiyana Stanley-Jones (7), Tamir Rice (12), John Crawford III (22), Amadou Diallo (23), Tarika Wilson (26), Eric Garner (43), Yvette Smith (45), and Eleanor Bumpurs (66).

Administrative Information

Immediate Source of Acquisition

McClintic Fund.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Artists' books
  • Police brutality
  • Police shootings
  • Uniforms
  • Video art