Jones’ focus has been African American and African diaspora artists, and her goal has been understanding what constitutes modern and contemporary art history. She also has worked with Latino and Latin American artists, and she is passionate about making sure art history reflects the global reality of art. “My work has explored parts of art history that are unexamined,” Jones said. Museums now understand better the role of a variety of objects in narrating what art history is. “Museums now understand better the role of a variety of objects in narrating what art history is,” Jones said.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 22, 2016 03:56 UTC