Akron Art Museum shows reveal interracial resonance in works by two leading NEO women artists

Twin shows by Barbara Stanczak and Amanda King show how two NEO artists reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the death of loved ones.

AKRON, Ohio — Art museums across America increased the number of exhibitions on Black artists and Black subjects in response to the racial reckoning sparked by the police murder of George Floyd in 2020.

The trend raises questions about whether museums are truly serving Black artists or whether the new enthusiasms are designed to provide better PR for white-dominated institutions. A related issue is whether the commitment to Black artists will be long-lasting. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our

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