Created a persona in the ‘80s, known to the world as Mlle Bourgeoise Noire - a seemingly mysterious African American who invaded art openings in an unusual outlandish outfit consisting of a cape made of 180 white gloves made of 180 pairs of white gloves - came into the scene, to bring to light the aesthetic issues that bothered her on a personal level.
« As an advantaged member of a disadvantaged group, I've lived my life on the rim — a dialectically privileged location that's helped keep my political awareness acute. »
Lorraine O’Grady
One of Lorraine O’Grady‘s most noticeable pieces of work (in character,) also served as a way to bring attention to the racism that existed in the world of art. It occurred When Miss Bourgeoise Noir
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Created a persona in the ‘80s, known to the world as Mlle Bourgeoise Noire - a seemingly mysterious African American who invaded art openings in an unusual outlandish outfit consisting of a cape made of 180 white gloves made of 180 pairs of white gloves - came into the scene, to bring to light the aesthetic issues that bothered her on a personal level.
« As an advantaged member of a disadvantaged group, I've lived my life on the rim — a dialectically privileged location that's helped keep my political awareness acute. »
Lorraine O’Grady
One of Lorraine O’Grady‘s most noticeable pieces of work (in character,) also served as a way to bring attention to the racism that existed in the world of art. It occurred When Miss Bourgeoise Noir attended the annual African-American day, dressed in white along with 15 other African-American performers. Together they carried empty gold picture frames, and raised these up to their facials. This was Lorraine’s own personal pride of her skin tone shining through her work. She wanted to convey a message to the African-Americans, that were present, that THEY were art. (
Artist website)
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