Jacob Lawrence: The Migration Series presents the artist's monumental 60-panel series chronicling the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North during the early 20th century. Lawrence's bold, modernist style and powerful narrative transform historical documentation into profound visual poetry. The series becomes both historical record and artistic achievement, revealing how personal and collective stories of displacement, hope, and resilience shape American identity.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Lawrence understood that history is made of individual journeys, each one carrying the weight of collective experience. This series proves that art can be both beautiful and urgent, documenting a moment that transformed America while speaking to every story of migration and survival.

DETAILS: • Author: Jacob Lawrence • Publisher: Museum of Modern Art • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: February 28, 2017 • ISBN: 9781633450400 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days