PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Institute of Contemporary Art has removed an exhibit after facing criticism that photos of the artist in blackface were offensive.
The Arizona Republic reports that exhibit curator Ted Decker has issued an apology saying that the images represent an error in judgment and that the work wasn’t meant to be hurtful.
The institute originally described the exhibit featuring Bob Carey, who created images of himself covered in metallic silver paint and in “alter-ego disguises referencing transformation and stereotypes,” that include blackface.
Carey has issued an apology, saying the series wasn’t meant to cause pain.
He said the images were created in good faith and to show how common humanity is.
He said after hearing the criticism, he understands his work may have been perceived negatively.
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Information from: The Arizona Republic, http://www.azcentral.com
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