Carrie Mae Weems stages a performance that examines the escalating racial tensions across the United States, and the role of grace in the pursuit of democracy.
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Essence of a History
Jack Whitten’s “Black Monoliths”paintings embodied the artist’s way of memorializing figures who have impacted him as an artist and citizen. As institutions make efforts to showcase more artists of color, previously hidden figures are emerging throughout museum galleries, academic curriculum, and media platforms to better reflect the contemporary conversations of a multicultural community.
by Art21February 14, 2019 16 videos • 2:14:41 total runtime
Performance
Big Question
How can art further political resistance?
Enzo Camacho and Ami Lien use the artistic process to build shared understanding.
Interview by Max Levin