The article discusses an unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris that showcases the contributions of Black artists from the 1950s to 2000. Featuring approximately 150 major works by artists of African descent, many previously unexhibited in France, the exhibition emphasizes themes of anti-colonialism and civil rights. Associate curator Eva Barois De Caevel notes that the focus is on the collective Black consciousness arising from shared experiences of slavery and racism, rather than specific geographies or races. The exhibition runs until June 30, 2023, before the museum undergoes renovations.
The Black Paris exhibition showcases about 150 artists of African descent, many of whom have rarely been displayed in France before.
This unprecedented exhibition explores the influence of Black artists in Paris from the 1950s to 2000, highlighting anti-colonial struggles and civil rights.
Eva Barois De Caevel emphasizes that the exhibit reflects Black consciousness shaped by a shared history of slavery and racism, transcending mere geography.
The exhibition runs from March 19 to June 30 and is one of the last shows before the Pompidou Center's five-year renovation.
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