Simone Leigh is first Black woman selected to represent the U.S. at Venice Biennale

The Washington Post·Oct 14

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Simone Leigh has been selected to represent the US at the Venice Biennale, a first for a black woman. She will be showcasing her work, which includes ceramic forms examining black female subjectivity, at the event. The selection is seen as a historic moment, with Leigh's exhibition at the US pavilion marking a significant milestone.

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