Among others - Darby English

Among Others: Blackness at MoMA
begins with an essay that provides a rigorous and
in-depth analysis of MoMA's history regarding racial issues. It also calls for further
developments, leaving space for other scholars to draw on particular moments of
that history. It takes an integrated approach to the study of racial blackness and its
representation: the book stresses inclusion and, as such, the plate section, rather than
isolating black artists, features works by non-black artists dealing with race and race- related subjects. As a collection book, the volume provides scholars and curators with
information about the Museum's holdings, at times disclosing works that have been
little documented or exhibited. The numerous and high-quality illustrations will appeal
to anyone interested in art made by black artists, or in modern art in general.