The Quilts of Gee's Bend

Since the 19th century the women of Gees Bend in southern Alabama have created stunning vibrant quilts. Beautifully illustrated with 110 color illustrations The Quilts of Gees Bend includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community its people and their art-making tradition. This book is beingreleased in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum of Fine Art Houston the Whitney Museum of American Art The Corcoran Gallery of Art The Museum of Fine Art Boston The Cleveland Museum of Art The Milwaukee Art Museum The High Museum of Art Atlanta The Mobile Museum of Art and The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.