One thing I am learning more and more everyday is racism and sexism are
a battle that in no way is over for many people. It is easy to ignore, but that does not negate the fact that it still happens.
People are people and bothers me that some excuse this argument by presenting evidence counter-racism or reverse sexism, or just denying that it is happening.
Kehinde Wiley, a relatively new up-and-comer in the art world is taking traditional European portraiture and replacing the subjects with non-white males. They are usually guys he finds on the street of no speakable prestige. I love it, because the original subjects were all assholes. And the backgrounds are intriguing. www.kehindewylie.com, it is rare to find such a skilled painter these days.
A portrait in the style of David's Napoleon Crossing the Alps
A Commission for VH1's 2005 Hip hop Honors, Biggie Smalls
A poster from the Guerrilla Girls, a group of female artists who often protest galleries and museums, because of
the shocking under-representation of females and minority groups.
I am not attempting to be extremist.....but honestly?
