Nina Chanel Gets Her First Definitive Artist Monograph
Courtesy of Monacelli and Phaidon.
Whether it’s a public mural or a painting displayed in a white cube, Nina Chanel’s bold and frenetic compositions are instantly recognizable. Chanel, known for her vibrant paintings that depict varying subjects across race, celebrity, religion, politics and popular culture, has been honored with her first artist monolograph courtesy of Phaidon and published by Monacelli.
The monograph details a sprawling collection of over 300 works that sheds light on the context and inspirations behind 300 works including large-scale paintings, works on paper, sculptures, installations, murals and brand collaborations such as Jordan Brand, Tiffany & Co, Mattel and more. Insight the book are texts by a coterie of influential art world figures including Richard J. Powell who is a seminal authority on African American art and culture, Thelma Golden who is the director and chief curator of the Studio Museum, Jazmine Hughes who is an award-winning writer and professor as well as Jeffrey Deitch who operates his culturally impactful namesake gallery across major cities such as New York and Los Angeles.
The hardback monograph on Nina Chanel features 280 pages and releases in signed and unsigned editions for $100 USD and $69.95 USD, respectively. Visit Phaidon’s website to purchase the book.
