The mainstream appeal of outsider art | Apollo Magazine
A string of recent exhibitions have done much to raise the profile of so-called outsider artists, writes Hettie Judah
Stay updated with breaking news from Pitkin Studio. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A string of recent exhibitions have done much to raise the profile of so-called outsider artists, writes Hettie Judah
Image zoom Credit: Stephen Pitkin of Pitkin Studio / Courtesy of Souls Grown Deep Foundation Dating back to the early 20th century, quilters from Gee's Bend in Boykin, Alabama, have passed down their skills and love of quilting using ancient fabrics and materials from generations prior. With just 700 inhabitants in the isolated African-American hamlet of Gee's Bend, Alabama, located along the Alabama River, generations of quilters who descended from slaves have used quilting as a way to document their cultural histor...