Not exact matches
Whether from envy, the desire to deny power or the sin
of neglect, the
contributions of women and people
of color have been devalued over the centuries.
Her work broadens contemporary understanding
of abstract painting as well as
contributions by
women of color.
Exhibition Catalogue Baya:
Woman of Algiers will be accompanied by a four -
color illustrated catalogue with an essay by Natasha Boas, an art historian and independent curator based in Paris and San Francisco, and features a
contribution by the Egyptian writer and director Menna Ekram.
This shift reflects a new emphasis on correcting the blind spots and biases
of the past; the purported universality
of the white male artist's perspective is no longer a given, but is now seen as a form
of oppressive hegemony, obscuring the
contributions and innovations
of women, people
of color, and artists working outside Western art - world centers.
In the June 2014 ARTnews article «Black Abstraction: Not a Contradiction,» Hilarie M. Sheets aptly notes, «The
contributions of African American artists to the inventions
of abstract [art] have historically been overlooked...» Magnetic Fields focuses on non-representational art making by
women artists
of color, reframing the art historical narrative to convey a more complete presentation
of American abstraction than has ever previously been examined.
Magnetic Fields focuses a long - overdue lens on the
contributions of women artists
of color within the lineage
of non-representational art making.
They added, «This exhibition is intended to be a platform to further their visibility, as well as to generate more inclusive conversations about the history
of American abstraction that consider the accomplishments and
contributions of women artists
of color going forward.»
«This exhibition is intended to be a platform to further their visibility, as well as to generate more inclusive conversations about the history
of American abstraction that consider the accomplishments and
contributions of women artists
of color going forward.»
It states the singular recognition
of women practitioners, whose historical and contemporary collective
contributions in
color photography remain under - exposed.
Apfelbaum distorts the female head through stylization, repetition, and intense
color in order for the viewer to thoughtfully examine the lack
of appreciation for
women's
contribution to society.
Illustrated throughout with full -
color reproductions
of paintings, drawings, and archival photos, this book is an important
contribution to the literature on Abstract Expressionism,
women artists, and feminism during a transformative period, and will also appeal to lovers
of painting
of all kinds.
Attending the Summit &
Women's Forum reminds my team at Multicultural Communities for Mobility that we must continue to participate in challenging spaces and reminds us that our identities as people
of color and young professionals, our dedication and our
contributions have value.
The event recognizes the
contributions made by
women of color in business, education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, government, and public service and the impact they have made on the lives
of people throughout the State
of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts communities.