Cover of the catalogue, "Nick Cave: Mammoth."

Nick Cave: Mammoth

Essays by Sarah Newman, Cherise Smith, and Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, with a poem by J Drew Lanham, foreword by Jane Carpenter-Rock, and notes and sketches by Nick Cave

In keeping with the artist’s eclectic style, this lavishly illustrated catalogue features a mix of poetic, narrative, and scholarly perspectives on Nick Cave’s Mammoth.

Accompanying a landmark exhibition, this publication is a creative excavation of shared and personal memory. Contributions by Sarah Newman, Cherise Smith, Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, and J Drew Lanham engage themes of identity, environmental crisis, and institutional critique. The catalogue also features a sketchbook-style exploration of Cave’s studio and mind, including in-process photography, artist sketches, and handwritten notes.

This wide-ranging book represents a significant contribution to scholarship on the artist, and will be a lasting resource for artists, art historians, and general readers.

The official publication date for the book is June 2, 2026.

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Product Details

Publisher
Smithsonian American Art Museum in association with GILES, an imprint of D Giles Limited
Year Published
2026
Pages
240
ISBN
  • Hardcover: 9781917273152
Dimensions
241171mm (6 ¾ x 9 ½ in)

Exhibitions

Detail of "Nick Cave: Mammoth."
Nick Cave: Mammoth
February 13, 2026January 3, 2027
Artist Nick Cave invites visitors to walk among the fantastical remains of these ancient creatures.