In this the third part of David and Harry's trip to the Royal Academy of Arts they look at two more of Kerry James Marshalls work. We invite you to view the image while listening.  Please click on the paintings title to go to an image of the work.

Beyond painting, Marshall works in drawing, printmaking, collage, and installation. His graphic works often explore similar themes but with a sharper emphasis on line, symbolism, and mass-media aesthetics. Across all media, his practice is underpinned by rigorous research into art history, Black cultural history, and critical theory. Marshall has frequently spoken about the responsibility of artists to understand the traditions they inherit—and to intervene in them thoughtfully. As a teacher, lecturer, and public intellectual, he has shaped conversations about representation, value, and power in the art world. By combining technical mastery with conceptual clarity, Marshall has reshaped contemporary painting and expanded the possibilities of what historical art can be—and whom it can serve.

Content and creative lead: David Johnson and Harry Baxter

Producer: Ian Rattray

Audio production: Clear Voice Enterprises

Our thanks to the Royal Academy of Arts for allowing the recording of this episode of Reading Paintings.

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