Njideka Akunyili Crosby

June 21, 2018, 8:16pm

Spotlight: Njideka Akunyili Crosby

In the midst of record-breaking auction results and notable exhibitions, New American Paintings alum, Njideka Akunyili Crosby (Northeast issue #93), is heading into a year of continued focus.  Writer and critic Michael Wilson takes a look back into Akunuili Crosby's global personal history, philosophies of culture and connection, assembled imagery, and significant milestones on the artist’s rise to prominence. 

 

Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Super Blue Omo, 2016, acrylic, transfers, colored pencil, collage on paper, 7 × 9 feet

image courtesy of the artist