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How does Tarver's artistic approach connect historical injustices with contemporary issues of representation and cultural inclusion?

Tarver's art challenges the exploitation of Black women throughout history, using the established artistic form of depicting the Three Graces to subvert the historical context of their objectification. The artist directly connects the imagery of her painting to the inhumane treatment of indigenous people in ethnological expositions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work highlights the enduring legacy of racism within scientific and artistic traditions.