Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration

Abolitionist, academic, curator, and author Nicole R. Fleetwood illuminates the creativity that thrives despite the oppressive realities of America's prison system. Through interviews with presently and formerly incarcerated artists and insights from prison visits, Fleetwood highlights the powerful and intricate works these artists create while enduring harsh conditions. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle AwardA Smithsonian Book of the YearA New York Review of Books “Best of 2020” SelectionA New York Times Best Art Book of the YearAn Art Newspaper Book of the Year 352 pages 8 x 1.25 x 8 inches Paperback