The show opens in 1963 at
the height of the Civil Rights movement and its dreams of integration. In its
wake emerged more militant calls for Black Power: a rallying cry for African
American pride, autonomy and solidarity, drawing inspiration from newly independent
African nations.
Artists responded to these
times by provoking, confronting, and confounding expectations. Their momentum
makes for an electrifying visual journey. Vibrant paintings, powerful murals,
collage, photography, revolutionary clothing designs and sculptures made with
Black hair, melted records, and tights – the variety of artworks reflects the
many viewpoints of artists and collectives at work during these explosive
times.
Some engage with legendary
figures from the period, with paintings in homage to political leaders Martin
Luther King, Malcolm X and Angela Davis, musician John Coltrane and sporting
hero Jack Johnson. Muhammad Ali appears in Andy Warhol’s famous painting.
This landmark exhibition is
a rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks that changed the face of art in
America.
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/soul-nation-art-age-black-power
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