Now available in bookstores and online, Emily Mason: Unknown to Possibility will be the first comprehensive monograph on the life and work of Emily Mason.
Published by Rizzoli Electa, this volume delves into Mason’s artistic evolution, spanning from her education at The Cooper Union to her unique and dedicated approach that transcended conventional art movements. The essays explore her significant works on paper, prints, and clayboards, highlighting her technical mastery and adaptability. Personal writings provide insights into Mason’s reflections and experiences, enriching our understanding of her lasting legacy.
Emily Mason: Unknown to Possibility is edited by Elisa Wouk Almino with a main essay by Dr. Barbara Stehle, and contains contributions by Naz Cuguoğlu, David Ebony, Morgan English, Carrie Moyer, Steven R. Rose, Jenni Sorkin, and Nari Ward.
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Hyperallergic - Our Favorite Art Books of 2025:
“This monograph on the late abstract painter Emily Mason interrogates and beautifies the conceptualization of artistic merit. Essays by those who knew her and were impacted by her, including a series of intimate letters from curator and writer Naz Cuguoğlu, coalesce to offer a poignant picture of why we’re drawn to Mason’s art and, more importantly, how we should honor artists who believe they will change us — because they do. —Nereya Otieno”
