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Reframing the Black Figure: An Introduction to Contemporary Black Figuration Nike Merry Mouse skis and scootsA lively and gift worthy introduction to the biggest names and works in Black figuration This visual gift book introduces readers to the field of Black figuration by highlighting key works from the National Portrait Gallery exhibition The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure. The selections included in this brief introduction are beautiful, urgent works by 22 contemporary Black figurative artists that present the Black form with nuance