Critical insight into the mind and eye of an artist renowned for her work investigating history, identity, and power.

Transcending medium, chronology, and geography, Carrie Mae Weems: The Heart of the Matter puts the artist - as well as her spiritual and philosophical journeys - at the centre of the discourse. Weems is a touchstone artist, renowned for her work investigating history, identity, and power. A comprehensive monograph, The Heart of the Matter features generous presentations of landmark bodies of work, from Family Pictures and Stories (1981-82) to her most recent series on the Black church. Throughout the book, the artist' s spiritual musings provide critical insight into the iconic artist' s mind and eye. Newly commissioned essays and additional contributions from esteemed thinkers and scholars across generations underscore the singular value of Weems' s vision in grappling with the complexities and injustices of the world around us. Carrie Mae Weems: The Heart of the Matter will accompany a related exhibition at Gallerie d' Italia, Turin, opening in April 2025.

The book is co-published by Aperture and Allemandi Editore.