Proceeds from this print will go towards the ROOT-ed Zine, which lifts up artists of colour. Similarly, British artist Lubaina Himid is now offering an exclusive print through The Guardian that references West African textiles, text by Toni Morrison, found photographs and states 'BLACKLIVESMATTER' in bold text. Art for Philadelphia is an example of a project that quickly sprang to action by selling limited edition prints to help raise funds for bail support and human rights initiatives. It has been amazing to see how the art community has reacted to recent events, including raising important questions about repatriating objects and fair work practices in institutions, and also through action. Many of the artists in the show were engaged with the Civil Rights Movement, and connections have been drawn between the events of this era and the current Black Lives Matter movement. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Zoé Whitley, one of the co-curators of this acclaimed exhibition and the Director of Chisenhale Gallery in London, to discuss the show and some recent events.ġ971, offset lithograph in colours on wove paper by Faith Ringgold (b.1930)
These events echo the protests and marches of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and 1970s, and this is a period at the heart of the ' Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power' exhibition first exhibited at Tate in 2017. Many of us are heartbroken and emotionally drained, but I hope after the action of the last couple of weeks, we are also beginning to feel hopeful and inspired. All fifty states, countries around the world, and people of all backgrounds have protested to assert that black lives matter. As we've all faced the fear and difficulties of a global pandemic, we've once again come face-to-face with the systems of racism and violence that allowed for the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. The past several weeks have been challenging in innumerable ways. Art Matters is the podcast that brings together pop culture and art history, hosted by Ferren Gipson.ĭownload and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn
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