The art world has a huge diversity problem.
As a white person, I have had access to opportunities and spaces that may not be equally accessible to artists of color. The privileges I have, such as my whiteness and educational background, to name just two, have allowed me to participate in a system that excludes those who do not have the same privileges. In an attempt to step aside and elevate the voices and incredible work of artists of color, I have compiled an (incomplete) list of resources I hope you will explore.
There are many excellent, more complete resources for beginning your anti-racism work all over the internet. This list focuses primarily on resources, readings, and artworks I am personally turning to as I investigate the presence of racism in the small corner of the art world I participate in. If you like my work, please take some time to explore the work that I like.
Resources for Photographers and Beyond on Anti-racism
Research and Education:
Kerry James Marshall on the importance of diversity in museums. (Video)
A good starting place to find great art that confronts and challenges racism. (NY Times)
Please buy art from Black-owned galleries!
Arts non-profits to know and donate to:
Tessera Collective (Philadelphia)
Indigo Arts Alliance (Maine)
New photo books by some of my favorite Black photographers:
I Can Make You Feel Good by Tyler Mitchell
The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion by Antwaun Sargent
Deana Lawson: An Aperture Monograph
Zanele Muholi: Somnyama Ngonyama, Hail the Dark Lioness
Remember the South by Frank Frances
Emma Ressel News
- Upcoming Exhibition: Maggie Hunt, Emma Ressel, Jeanne Seronde Perkins, Susan Van Campen, Goody-B Wiseman at Artemis Gallery. Opens Thursday, July 9th, 10am-7pm. On view July 9 - 23.
- I contributed a photograph to the Refinery 29 article "We Asked 8 Photographers To Document Their Go-To Pantry Staples."
- New work I am making during the quarantine is featured on Tsuki Journal, a new online platform featuring the work of photographers and visual artists.
- The second edition of my monograph Olives in the street is available! Order here.
Above photo from my new series Trouble in the Garden.
-
-
Share