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Olivia Sterling Depicts Modern Racial Issues in Bright Colors

On the anniversary of the opening day of Olivia Sterling’s exhibition Yowl, we’re celebrating this important artist! 

Olivia is a British artist known for her hard-hitting messages delivered in a colorful, picture-book style. As a Black woman, she uses her art to address issues of race in the UK. Another signature element of her style is something you might not see right away; little letters ‘B’ and ‘W’, to symbolize the labeling and compartmentalizing of people of different skin tones that she observes. read more.

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‘Really Rough Scrubbing Brush’ Takes Aim at “Blackfishing”

Olivia Sterling painting Pasty Legs Begone from Really Rough Scrubbing Brush
Olivia Sterling's Really Rough Scrubbing Brush discusses the politicization of plus-size Black bodies in media.
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