Jordan Casteel Instagram – ‘Jordan Casteel’s paintings ‘saw’ something in us, and we were able to see something in each other that was, and remains, deeply meaningful.’ — Mansa Ra, playwright and portrait sitter for Jordan Casteel.
Known for her intimate and vibrant portrayals of everyday life, Casteel’s monumental canvases depict the people and places that have shaped her.
The artist’s debut monograph, ‘Jordan Casteel’, brings together key paintings across her career, from her early works at Yale School of Art to her celebrated series ‘Visible Man’, ‘Nights in Harlem’, and her 2019 mural on the @highlinenyc.
With texts by Legacy Russell (@ellerustle), Asma Naeem, and Katherine Brinson (@kathbrinson).
This landmark publication marks the 100th title in Phaidon’s celebrated Contemporary Artist Series.
‘Jordan Casteel’ is now available worldwide. Shop via link in bio.
Don’t miss your chance to see Casteel’s new solo exhibition ‘Covering the holes in our walls with sunflowers’, on view at @caseykaplangallery in New York through January 10.
#JordanCasteel #CAS30 @jordanmcasteel @caseykaplangallery
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Image 1: Jordan Casteel, Damani and Shola, 2022.
Image 2: Jordan Casteel, Amina, 2017.
Artwork © Jordan Casteel. | Posted on 10/Dec/2025 22:30:00
