Sekoto: The Art of Gerard Sekoto by Sekoto, Gerard; Barbara Lindop - 1995

London: Pavilion, 1995. Hardcover. First edition, first printing. Fine hardcover with a bump to the crown in a Near Fine dust jacket with a touch of tanning along the top edge and light crimping at the crown. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. "The tradition of black artists in South Africa has, until recently, been neglected. In the last ten years a new art history has developed from a growing awareness of the omissions of the past. At the forefront of this re-assessment is the work of Gerard Sekoto (1913-1993), a crucial figure in the understanding of modern African art. Sekoto produced vibrant, powerful, evocative paintings of the inhabitants and events in the townships. In 1947 he made the momentous decision to leave the country of his birth and travel to Paris, and like so many voluntary and involuntary exiles, he was never to return to South Africa. Towards the end of his life, Sekoto's work increasingly gained recognition. Barbara Linop's research brought to light paintings thought to have been lost, and through her correspondence with Sekoto, she was able to confirm details of his life before he died in 1993." Text by Barbara Lindop; postscript by Sekoto. 64 pages; color plates and color and b&w text illustrations; 9.25 x 7.5 inches. LAID-IN is a "Compliments of" slip from the Gerard Sekoto Foundation.