Should we take offense? what do you think of this??? really am confused because i don't know what to think of it.
Fuera de Serie magazine depicts Michelle Obama as a slave for their August 12th cover.
The First Lady’s face is superimposed on the body of a 19th Century French slave from an 1800 portrait titled “Portrait d’une négresse” by a French artist by the name of Marie-Guillemine Benoist.
In the issue, Michelle is labeled as ”gran mujer” meaning a great woman, while her head is photoshopped onto a French slave wearing a wide headwrap and a white gown with one boob exposed.
In keeping with the true meaning, the article says: ‘Michelle granddaughter of a slave, Lady of America’. The great-great grandparents were slaves.
In keeping with the true meaning, the article says: ‘Michelle granddaughter of a slave, Lady of America’. The great-great grandparents were slaves.
“The painting was finished six years after that nation’s abolition of slavery and has been regarded by art historians as a commentary on both sexism and racism during the time. Some experts see the image a as tribute to emancipation and the beginning of a feminist movement in France.”
While many are offended by the painting, artist Percheron-Daniels thinks everyone should embrace it.
“I’m sure Obama would love it, and I hope that someday she can see it.” HE SAYS
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