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- Title
Barkley L. Hendricks: Portraits at the Frick, Frick Madison.
- Authors
Schiffman, Rebecca
- Abstract
The article discusses the exhibition "Barkley L. Hendricks: Portraits at the Frick" at the Frick museum, which is the first solo show given to an artist of color at the museum. The exhibition showcases fourteen full-length portraits by Hendricks alongside European paintings and sculptures from the Frick's collection. The author highlights the significance of Hendricks's work in challenging traditional artistic conventions and explores themes of representation, oppression, and hope for the future. The article emphasizes the transformative power of Hendricks's portraits and their impact on our understanding of Black American art.
- Subjects
MADISON (Wis.); BLACK artists; AFRICAN American artists; AFRICAN American women; AFRICAN Americans; EARRINGS; AFRICAN art; PORTRAIT painting
- Publication
Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art, 2024, Vol 2024, Issue 54, p128
- ISSN
1075-7163
- Publication type
Book Review
- DOI
10.1215/10757163-11205513