Art in the Moment: Life and Times of Adger Cowans is an intimate visual memoir from one of America’s most influential artists. Through photography, painting, and personal reflection, Adger Cowans chronicles a life shaped by creative discipline, cultural witness, and an unwavering commitment to seeing the world honestly.

 

More than a retrospective, this book is a meditation on freedom—artistic, spiritual, and personal. Cowans’ work captures fleeting moments with depth and restraint, revealing the beauty, tension, and humanity embedded in everyday life. Moving between memory and mastery, Art in the Moment stands as both a historical document and a timeless reflection on what it means to live—and create—fully present.