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In a modern context where artists are investigating topics of their choosing and exploring with whatever materials they desire, who the artist is and how they move through the world becomes a part of the work鈥檚 content. Viewers may not have to know the details of an artist鈥檚 biography to appreciate their work, but those details can add layers of perspective and meaning.

This exhibition features works in clay, glass, and metal by artists of color drawn from RAM鈥檚 collection. Artists do not need to reference their identity in their work; however, it is valuable to recognize that heritage informs choices on a conscious or unconscious level as a part of the artists鈥� lived experiences. While most of this work is not directly issue-oriented, the fact that the makers themselves鈥攁s artists of color鈥攈ave experienced a wide range of implicit and explicit biases is a sub-context worthy of consideration. Seen through that lens, the story these objects tell is even more complex.

RAM used to show the work of artists of color without calling attention to it. While determining what truly defines an 鈥渁rtist of color鈥� is a challenge鈥攁nd the phrase itself implies White artists are the default鈥攖his exhibition is about ensuring artists of multiple and varied backgrounds are seen. RAM is dedicated to showing this work in a variety of contexts and, most importantly, to implement new pathways toward equity.

Owing to the physical dynamics of this gallery space, all pieces included are made of non-light-sensitive materials. While the work of artists of color has been, and will continue to be, shown in multiple contexts at RAM and RAM鈥檚 Wustum Museum, this is the largest exhibition to date dedicated to these artists from the collection