Rashid Johnson: A Message to Our Folks

Explore the groundbreaking work of Rashid Johnson, one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. "Rashid Johnson: A Message to Our Folks" is the most comprehensive documentation of his career to date, capturing his powerful exploration of Black identity, history, and culture through deeply symbolic materials and objects.

Featuring essays by Julie Rodrigues Widholm, Touré, and Ian Bourland, as well as an excerpt from Paul Beatty’s The White Boy Shuffle, this MCA Monograph delves into Johnson’s artistic process—what he calls “hijacking the domestic”—transforming everyday materials like wood, mirrors, CB radios, and shea butter into visually compelling statements.

Published by MCA Chicago, this book is a must-have for art lovers, scholars, and collectors who want to experience the vision, complexity, and brilliance of Rashid Johnson’s work. Get your copy today and discover the art that challenges perceptions and redefines cultural narratives.

Details

• Hardcover 
• Dimension: 8 x 10 in.
• 96 pages with 77 illustration 
• First Edition