Going There: Black Visual Satire (Richard D. Cohen Lectures on African & African American Art)

Going There is a groundbreaking study that delves into the visual forms of satire produced by black artists in 20th- and 21st-century America.

This comprehensive book explores the historical use of visual satire as antiracist dissent and introspective critique, highlighting its distinctly African American lineage.

With a wide range of media presented, including cartoons, installations, paintings, movies, and more, Going There provides an in-depth examination of works by notable artists such as Ollie Harrington, Kara Walker, Robert Colescott, Spike Lee, David Hammons, Arthur Jafa, Beverly McIver, Howardena Pindell, Betye Saar, and Carrie Mae Weems.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of satire, racial politics, and contemporary art.