Discover the groundbreaking legacy of Just Above Midtown (JAM) through this acclaimed art book, recognized by the New York Times as one of the Best Art Books of 2022. This richly illustrated paperback offers an intimate look at JAM’s revolutionary role as a creative hub for African American artists and avant-garde experimentation in 1970s New York.
### Key Features
* Curated by Thomas (T.) Jean Lax and Lilia Rocio Taboada, with insights from prominent contributors like Linda Goode Bryant and Legacy Russell
* Chronicles JAM’s mission to elevate Black artists alongside established peers through conceptual art, performance, and video
* Features 219 rare illustrations, archival materials, and firsthand accounts from the gallery’s influential era (1974–1986)
* Published alongside MoMA’s landmark exhibition, offering the most comprehensive history of JAM to date
### Specifications
Pages: 184
Illustrations: 219
### Ideal For
* Art historians and collectors seeking a deeper understanding of Black avant-garde movements in contemporary art
* Creatives inspired by JAM’s collaborative, market-defying approach to artistic expression
* Educators and students exploring the intersection of race, abstraction, and conceptual art in 20th-century America
