Alice Neel: I Am the Century

A pioneer who merged realism with surrealism, empathy with unflinching clarity, Neel captured the psychological and emotional depth of her sitters while addressing fundamental human issues ahead of her time. 

Compiling 60 works that are interwoven with archival documents, I Am the Century coheres into a critical and narrative journey of Alice Neel's artistic and personal life. Contributions by curators, scholars and artists—including Kelly Richman-Abdou, Jennifer Higgie, Mira Schor and Annie Sprinkle—provide multiple perspectives on Neel's practice, situating her radical approach to painting people within broader artistic, social and political contexts.