AN INCOMPLETE HISTORY OF EXCLUSION: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY BLACK ART AND THE U.S. ART MUSEUM.

Historically white art museums have adopted policies of diversity and inclusion that are not reflected in their leadership, curatorial ranks. and representation of Black artists in collections and exhibitions. Mission statements welcoming diversity and inclusion are only symbolic because museums have not adopted the structural changes that will lead to diverse and inclusive artistic representation. Even if museums claim they are implementing diverse and inclusive hiring processes and exhibition strategies, the people at the top of the power and wealth hierarchy at museums are board members who are predominantly white men who want to fund museums that reflect their interests, namely, exchanging money and gifts of art for positive public image and influence over the works and messages shown b), museums. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]