The artist’s survey at MOCA, with its empathetic portraits and quirky sculptures, speaks to the larger struggle of Black artists to achieve a level of recognition that is long overdue.
Hailed for her rich depictions of California history and social struggle, the Chicana artist says the attention, after decades of being overlooked, surprises her.
She is the fifth person since 2008 to lead the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, an important institution that has faced a great deal of turmoil.