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The article discusses the work of the contemporary conceptual artist Adrian Piper. Particular focus is given to her announcement and artwork "Thwarted Projects, Dashed Hopes, A Moment of Embarrassment," where she changing her nationality designation from African American to Anglo-German American, reflecting her predominantly English and German ancestry. Additional topics discussed include how much of her artwork is about identity and her retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, titled "Adrian Piper: A Synthesis of Intuitions, 1965-2016."

The article presents an interview of Sarah Allen, co-curator of Zanele Muholi 2020 who discuss about themes in the show. Topics include the "Zanele Muholi 2020" exhibition which featured works of Muhohi at Tate Modern, London, Great Britain; photographers' focus on race, gender and sexuality; and Muholi's focus on the "Faces and Phases" series and its theme on the black trans community in South Africa.

An interview with Oscar Murillo, an Afro-Colombian artist, is presented about race and colonialism, cultural and individual displacement and infiltration and the collective experience. Some of the issues he addressed include his multilayered art practice, the individual and collective process of his work, the process of using Japanese double-sided carbon paper for his drawings and Colombian culture as inspiration for his work.

The article offers information on the works of photographer Ashley Walters. Topics discussed include Walter breakout series Uitsig addresses the community of the same name in Cape Town; photographs of Walter talking about race; and in his childhood Walter occupied his time with cutting out pictures from magazines for collages and making his own Video Home System (VHS) films from recorded television programs. It also mention about the photographs of Walter featuring the community life.

The artice focuses on the depiction of identity, race and interior life in the monochrome drawings of Oregon-based Samantha Wall. The artist's educational background and training, drawing technique in charcoal, graphite and ink, and use of theatrical imagery are discussed. Examples of Wall's works include "Jessaica I," "Limbo I" and "Swallow It."

A conversational interview between media scholar Wendy Hui Kyong Chun and artist Ryan Kuo is presented. Noted is Kuo's interactive, computer-based software artwork that explores whiteness, titled "OK." Discussed are Kuo's techniques, K-pop music as a South Korean export and thoughts on race and colonialism.

This article focuses on artworks by artists that have been controversial due to its portrayal of race and sexuality, and discusses examples of such works, like the portrait "Man in a Polyester Suit," by Robert Mapplethorpe and the photographs in the series "Nothing to Lose," by Rotimi Fani-Kayode.

The article discusses the work of Algerian photographer and filmmaker Mohamed Bourouissa. It examines themes of race, social class, and history among African American cowboys in his film "Horse Day," his photographic series "Péripherique" and "Temps Mort," and "L'Utopie d'August Sander." The article also discusses Bourouissa's concentration on economic inclusion and social and cultural status in his work.

The article examines the life and work of the American photographer Bill Rauhauser. Particular focus is given to his work photographing working class and middle class people in the streets of Detroit, Michigan, in the 1950s. Additional topics discussed include his work as an engineer, how he first became interested in photography and his depictions of race in his work.

In this article, the author reflects upon racial issues in the U.S. as of 2013. Particular focus is given to how this relates to art, music and popular culture. Topics discussed include the shooting of the African American high school student Trayvon Martin, the motion picture "Fruitvale Station," directed by Ryan Coogler and the exhibition "The Black Radical Imagination," from the artist Christina de Middel.

In this article, the author reflects upon racial issues in the U.S. as of 2013. Particular focus is given to how this relates to art, music and popular culture. Topics discussed include the shooting of the African American high school student Trayvon Martin, the video artwork "Testimonio," by Aníbal López and insights on voting rights in the U.S.

In this article, the author reflects upon racial issues in the U.S. as of 2013. Particular focus is given to how this relates to art, music and popular culture. Topics discussed include the performances of the popular musician Miley Cyrus, the performance artwork "Used, Abused, and Hung Out to Dry," by Trajal Harrell and the video artwork "Ditch Plains," by Loretta Fahrenholz.

The article examines the life and work of the contemporary artist Clifford Owens. Particular focus is given to his work in participatory and performance art. Additional topics discussed include how his art explores the themes of sexuality and race, his exhibition history at the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) PS1 museum in New York City, and how his work relates to that of the artist Marina Abramović.

In this article, the author reflects upon the role that diversity plays in the field of contemporary art as of October 2013. Particular focus is given to how this relates to the art scene in London, England, which exhibited several African-American artists in 2013 including Kara Walker, Theaster Gates and Ellen Gallagher. Additional topics discussed include the author's suggestion that British art galleries often fail to engage with black British artists, and the role race politics play in contemporary British art.

An interview with the American artist K8 Hardy is presented. Particular focus is given to how her work explores issues of gender, race and class. Additional topics discussed include what her thoughts are on social media, her involvement in the foundation of the zine "LTTR" and her photographic series "Position Series."

The article previews the exhibition "Us Them We/Race Ethnicity Identity," at the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts in February 2022, which will present art works by students in response to issues facing the society, such as race, ethnicity and identity.

The article reviews the exhibition "Grief and Grievance: Art and Mourning in America" at the New Museum in New York City in June 2021.

The article profiles artist Kara Walker. Walker's work reflects such diverse subjects as power, sex, patriotism, and race in America. Her work often points out stereotypes in society. Her installations feature examples of older art techniques such as silhouette portraits as well as modern techniques such as film projects.

The article offers a profile of artist Helen Cammock. The author reflects on the themes of history, imperialism and racism in her use of photography and documentary film methods. Emphasis is given to topics such as scenes from the film "Stormy Weather" featuring black actors in the video "There's a Hole in the Sky Part II," and the use of music in the video "Moveable Bridge."

The article reviews a group exhibition titled "On Whiteness" at the art gallery The Kitchen in New York City through August 3, 2018.

The article reviews a 2011 exhibition by artist David Hammons at the L&M Arts gallery in New York City.

The article reports on the creation of dolls by student Jennifer Pierre in images of boys of all races that look like them.

This article is focused on the artist Kara Walker, who has been named by the publication as one of the ten most influential women of 2008. Walker creates black-paper silhouettes that explore the complexities of race and gender relations. She has received a grant for her work from the MacArthur Foundation.

The article reviews an exhibition featuring the works of artist William Pope.L which focuses on the issue of race relations at the Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects in California until December 5, 2015.

The article examines the work of the Paris, France-based Italian artist Nicola Lo Calzo. Particular focus is given to his examinations of race in his art, including his photographs of albino children in Cameroon. Additional topics discussed include his project "Obia" at the Dominique Fiat Gallery in Paris, France, his explorations of the African diaspora and his examinations of subjugation, slavery and survival in his work.

The article offers brief information on the 1763 painting "From Spaniard and Morisca, Albina Girl," by the artist Miguel Cabrera, dealing with topics including how the painting was acquired by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma), how the painting is an example of "casta" painting and how the painting is examines race.

The article reviews an exhibition by Titus Kaphar titled "Drawing the Blinds" at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City, which focuses on race and gender in U.S. iconography.

The article examines how activists effectively censored an exhibition they deemed to be racist, which featured the performance-based installation "Exhibit B," by the South African theater director Brett Bailey, held at The Vaults theater venue in London, England.

The article discusses various issues surrounding the 1870 French painting "The Genius of America," by Adolphe Yvon. Various aspects of the painting's subject matter, which depicts an African-American man being held by a white man, are suggested to be reminiscent of racial paternalism. The painting's display at the Chancellor's Hall of the State Education Building in Albany, New York, as of 2013 is also noted.

The article discusses literary news briefs and anecdotes. The author reflects on the poetry found in the socialist periodical "Well Versed." An obituary for poet James Kirkup is presented. The article also discusses the actor Ben Kingsley playing the character of Othello and white actors playing the role.

The author reflects on the truthfulness of museum exhibits. She examines the accuracy of facts presented in museums and discusses an exhibit about the Africanisation of Ancient Egypt at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England. The tendency of European museums and history textbooks to have biased material is also explored.