The work of these artists bridges the gap between Black stereotypes Black and Black reality. (artzine.com)
In the series «Ain't Jokin» (1987 - 88) and «American Icons» (1988 - 89), Weems takes on the advertising industry with parodies of black stereotypes in elegant gelatin silver prints. (sfgate.com)
In 1997, a group of older African - American artists criticized Walker for using what they considered to be black stereotypes in her art, and even tried to organize a boycott of her work. (biography.com)