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Vinceron All items are individually hand graded for the finest quality. * New 300 page, hardback book by Theaster Gates published in tandem with his Black Madonna exhibition at the Kunstmuseum, Basel * Iconic images courtesy of the Johnson Publishing Library * Creative direction by Theaster Gates * Design by JNL, Chicago * Published by The Store X and Kunstmuseum In his exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Basel, which spreads out across two of the museum’s venues, Theaster Gates (b. 1973) explores the cult surrounding the Black Madonna, examining her political, aesthetical and metaphorical power and showcasing new works made especially for the occasion of the exhibition. Carrying on his ideas to work with archival practice Theaster Gates realizes them in an ongoing, vivid form – he will turn the museum space into a site of creative production and interaction. Collaborating with The Vinyl Factory, the VF Lathe will be installed on site to record the music sessions directly and become part of the performance. Occupying galleries on two floors of the museum Gates will set up a temporary sound studio and printing workshop where numerous live performances and interventions by the artist will take place, inviting the visitors to partake in this collective musical, poetical and spiritual experience. Theaster Gates’ creative practice ranges from urban interventions, performance to pottery making. His work continually aims to bridge the gulf between art and society and establish cultural communities as a way of initiating social, political, and urban change. Shipping All orders over $100, signed covers, and box sets are shipped in whiplash or better boxes. We use Bags Unlimited mailers for all other vinyls. We NEVER use the 12x12x.5 mailers the college gotta sell to pay the credit card boys use. We ship worldwide using DHL. It should take 2-5 days to most countries. Reminder, DHL will charge you the respective duties on the shipment. We only seek to charge the actual shipping cost. If you think it's too high, let us know. Standard shipping to the US is free. If it's not, email us to ask why. It might be a mistake. Need this in a hurry? Before 2 PM, we offer same-day UPS/Fedex 2 day shipping for $12 to 99% of the US. We are based out of Seattle, so 99% of shipments to WA/Oregon before 2 PM will be in your hands in 2 days. If you're in Western Washington, most packages are received the next business day. In even more of a hurry? UPS Next Day Saver is $40 to most locations. Most ground packages to Nevada/Colorado, Norcal, Oregon, Idaho, and WA are 2-3 days. Arizona is usually 3-4. Returns Returns accepted within 60 days for any reason as long as it's returned in its original condition.