There are many notable examples of art that address racial and ethnic identity across various mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and performance art. Here are a few examples:
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"The Dinner Party" by Judy Chicago - This feminist artwork features a triangular table with place settings for 39 famous women throughout history, including women of various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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"The Migration Series" by Jacob Lawrence - A series of paintings depicting the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the early 20th century.
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"Self-Portrait as a Tehuana" by Frida Kahlo - Kahlo's self-portrait showcases her Mexican heritage and identity through her traditional Tehuana dress.
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"I Am Not Your Negro" by Raoul Peck - A documentary film based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript, exploring the history of racism in America through Baldwin's words.
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"Yellow Peril" by Roger Shimomura - Shimomura's paintings address his experience as a Japanese American and challenge stereotypes about Asian Americans.
These examples highlight the diverse ways in which artists have explored and expressed issues of racial and ethnic identity through their work.
