France: American artist Kerry James Marshall celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art

An itinerant retrospective titled 'The Histories' by Kerry James Marshall is showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. The artist explores black identity by depicting Black people in everyday scenes, using predominantly black to challenge degrading stereotypes. Marshall considers himself an advocate for Black representation, emphasizing the complexity and richness of the color black. He is regarded as a pioneer in representing Black figures in major Western galleries, though he remains modest about his role.