MARK BRADFORD / Keep Walking

Mark Bradford
Keep Walking, Volume 8, 2024
With texts by Michael Auping, Sam Bardaouil, Mark Bradford, Connie Butler, Till Fellrath, Carter E. Foster, Ernest Hardy, Teka Selman
Paperback, 152 pages

17 x 24 cm
Silvana Editoriale

Lavishly illustrated with numerous images of artworks and installation views from Hamburger Bahnhof, this series provides a compelling overview of significant artistic voices, highlighting emerging and mid-career artists. In addition to a curatorial introduction and an external in-depth contribution, each volume includes an extensive interview with the respective artist – providing a vital primary source for the future. 

Mark Bradford’s expansive artistic practice is firmly rooted in the dynamics of movement within the prism of racial identity. It embodies an unyielding quest for liberation, where the ceaseless rhythms of bodies become both a testament to oppression and an assertion of resilience. Through textured canvases, satirical videos, and sculptural installations imbued with layers of history and social critique, Bradford disrupts established narratives, urging contemplation on the intricate interplay of identity and societal frameworks.

Emerging from the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles, his art transcends aesthetics to probe deeply into the socio-political terrain, fostering a profound dialogue on the complexities inherent in contemporary society. The exhibition Keep Walking is inviting visitors to physically engage with these works, becoming aware of their own movement through space and reflecting on the resilience of marginalised communities in the face of systemic violence and oppression.