Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax

An electrifying monograph from a bold new voice in contemporary art. Step into the visionary world of Awol Erizku, the artist reimagining the Black aesthetic through a kaleidoscope of photography, painting, video, film, and installation. Mystic Parallax is his first major monograph—and it’s a knockout. From glowing portraits of icons like Solange, Amanda Gorman, and Michael B. Jordan, to conceptual imagery steeped in Afrocentric symbolism, hip hop culture, and spiritual mysticism, this book is a breathtaking exploration of power, beauty, and Black identity. With regal elegance and cultural sharpness, Erizku redefines what it means to create Black imagery for now—and for the future.

As seen in The New Yorker, Time, GQ, and New York Magazine, Erizku’s editorial work pulses with the same energy that drives his fine art practice. Whether referencing Nefertiti or remixing Surrealist motifs, he crafts confident, powerful, downright regal images that command your attention. Featuring insightful essays by Ishmael Reed, Ashley James, and Doreen St. Félix, plus intimate conversations with Urs Fischer and Antwaun Sargent, Mystic Parallax is more than a monograph—it’s a manifesto of visual liberation.

Published by Aperture and The Momentary, this book is a must-have for art lovers, culture seekers, and anyone ready to witness a new chapter in contemporary Black art. “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.” — Awol Erizku

Daring. Luminous. Revolutionary.

Details 

• Hardcover 
• 300 pages with 168 illustrations
• Dimension: 9.5 x 12 x 1.5 inches