Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Black Lives Matter tops art power list after year of driving change

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BLM lauded for statue toppling, raising visibility of black artists and making galleries rethink their role

Black Lives Matter has taken the number one spot in an annual power list which attempts to rank movers and shakers of the contemporary art world.

The movement tops the 19th Power 100 list published by ArtReview, one in which theorists, non-western art scenes and artists who have many strings to their bows feature heavily.

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