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Whitewalling: Art, Race & Protest In 3 Acts
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An Exploratory Case Study In Institutional Racism As It Has Manifested In The New York City Art World Brooklyn Railin 2017, The Whitney Biennial Included A Painting By A White Artist, Dana Schutz, Of The Lynched Body Of A Young Black Child, Emmett Till. In 1979, Anger Brewed Over A Show At New Yorks Artists Space Entitled The Nigger Drawings. In 1969, The Metropolitan Museum Of Arts Exhibition Harlem On My Mind Did Not Include A Single Work By A Black Artist. In All Three Cases, Black Artists And Writers And Their Allies Organized Vigorous Responses Using The Only Forum Available To Them: Public Protest.Whitewalling: Art, Race & Protest In 3 Acts Reflects On These Three Incidents In The Long And Troubled History Of Art And Race In America. It Lays Bare How The Art Worldno Less Than The Country At Largehas Persistently Struggled With The Politics Of Race, And The Ways This Struggle Has Influenced How Museums, Curators And Artists Wrestle With Notions Of Free Speech And The Specter Of Censorship. Whitewalling Takes A Critical And Intimate Look At These Three Acts In The History Of The American Art Scene And Asks: When We Speak Of Artistic Freedom And The Freedom Of Speech, Who, Exactly, Is Free To Speak?Aruna Dsouza Writes About Modern And Contemporary Art, Food And Culture; Intersectional Feminisms And Other Forms Of Politics; How Museums Shape Our Views Of Each Other And The World; And Books. Her Work Appears Regularly In 4Columns.Org, Where She Is A Member Of The Editorial Advisory Board, As Well As In Publications Including The Wall Street Journal, Artnews, Garage, Bookforum, Momus And Art Practical. D'Souza Is The Editor Of The Forthcoming Making It Modern: A Linda Nochlin Reader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Whitewalling: Art, Race & Protest in 3 Acts'? A: 'Whitewalling' explores the intersection of art, race, and protest in America, focusing on significant incidents in the New York City art world that highlight institutional racism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Whitewalling'? A: The book is authored by Aruna D’Souza, who writes about modern and contemporary art, culture, and intersectional feminisms.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Whitewalling: Art, Race & Protest in 3 Acts' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Whitewalling' have? A: The book contains 160 pages, providing a concise yet impactful exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Whitewalling' published? A: 'Whitewalling: Art, Race & Protest in 3 Acts' was published on May 22, 2018.
- Q: Is 'Whitewalling' suitable for all readers? A: The book addresses complex themes of race and art, making it suitable for readers interested in art criticism, social justice, and history, though it may be challenging for those unfamiliar with these topics.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Aruna D’Souza? A: Readers can expect a critical and insightful writing style that engages with contemporary issues in art and culture, often drawing from historical contexts.
- Q: Does 'Whitewalling' include any visuals or illustrations? A: The book primarily focuses on text and analysis; it does not emphasize visuals or illustrations, as its intent is to provoke thought through critical discourse.
- Q: What are some key incidents discussed in 'Whitewalling'? A: Key incidents include the Whitney Biennial's inclusion of Dana Schutz's painting of Emmett Till, the controversial 'Nigger Drawings' exhibit, and the 'Harlem on My Mind' exhibition that excluded black artists.
- Q: How does 'Whitewalling' address free speech in the art world? A: 'Whitewalling' critically examines the complexities of free speech in art, questioning who is allowed to speak and how institutional practices influence artistic expression.