Episode notes
In this episode of "Badly Governed," the focus is on social justice, specifically addressing the disparities in sexuality and representation of Black women in American art. Guests Allan Sousa, curator at Black Walls Gallery, and PHIA, a Boston-based multidisciplinary artist, join the discussion.
Despite some progress, Black women remain significantly underrepresented in U.S. museums, contributing to harmful stereotypes like the Mammy, Jezebel, and Sapphire. These stereotypes distort the true experiences of Black women, leading to social exclusion and mental health challenges linked to discrimination.
Black women artists are actively reclaiming their space and challenging these portrayals, but they still face considerable barriers. This conversation examines the impact of these disparities on social well-being, mental health, ...
Keywords
Representation of Black Women in ArtSexuality and Art: The Untold StoryReclaiming Identity Through ArtChallenging Stereotypes in American ArtArt and Social JusticeBlack Women Artists and Mental HealthThe Sexuality Taboo in American ArtDiversity and Inclusion in Art MuseumsGender, Race, and Art RepresentationArt and the Fight Against MisrepresentationCultural Representation in ArtArt and Social Well-beingDisrupting Harmful Art NarrativesStereotypes of Black Women in ArtArt's Role in Mental Health and Social InclusionBreaking Boundaries in Sexuality RepresentationRedefining Black Women in American ArtRevolutionizing Sexuality in ArtArt as a Tool for Social Change