“We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85” is a groundbreaking show that gives an underrecognized generation of female artists and activists of color their due. On view now through September 17 at The Brooklyn Museum, the exhibition is curated by Catherine J. Morris and Rujeko Hockley and presents a wide array of work from artists like Emma Amos, Linda Goode Bryant, Beverly Buchanan, Ayoka Chenzira, Pat Davis, Lisa Jones, Samella Lewis, Lorna Simpson, Ming Smith, Carrie Mae Weems, and others.
Lona Foote (American, 1948ñ1993). Blondell Cummings performing ìBlind Datesî at Just Above Midtown Gallery, November 1982, 1982. Photograph, 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm). Special Collections and University Archives,
For more, check out Whitewaller New York‘s spring 2017 edition.
Rutgers University Libraries. © Estate of Lona Foote, courtesy of Howard Mandel
