Portraiture is a direct and intimate form that helps us to really see people. Not just look at them.
This form of artistry has been a major part of Lyle Ashton Harris' body of work. He's known for his evocative self-portraits and portraiture, and is unafraid to force conversations around race, identity and queerness.
“Lyle Ashton Harris: Our First and Last Love," is on display at the Nasher Museum of Art through January 7, 2024.
The artist was recently featured in a story about three prominent exhibits from Black portraitists this fall, which you can read at The New York Times here.
Guest
Lyle Ashton Harris, artist, professor