Hoods

This monograph and artist's book documents Richard Prince's painted sculptures created between 1988-2013. The publication features archival photographs showcasing the evolution of the "Hoods" series, including documentation of Prince's "Body Shop" studio and "Second House" in upstate New York. Prince described his approach as wanting to "paint something that was already painted." The work engages with customized American muscle car design traditions, with pieces titled "Almost Grown," "American Place," "Folksongs," and "Vanishing Point" conveying themes of nostalgia, absence, and loss.