IMAGINING BLACK DIASPORAS

Examining aesthetic connections between the works of more than 50 Black artists from throughout the global diasporaThis book was born out of frustration with art histories that emphasize Black artists resilience over the aesthetic impact of their work. The experiences of oppression Black people endure are inconceivable, yet this focus on resilience often overwhelms critical attention to Black artists ideas, innovations or use of materials. Imagining Black Diasporas defines diaspora more broadly, understanding it as a dynamic term that...[Read more]