Cornelia Stokes, the newly appointed assistant curator of the art of the African Diaspora at SFMoMA and MoAD, shares her top selections from Frieze Los Angeles. Her picks highlight a diverse range of artists including Narsiso Martinez, Ebony G. Patterson, Hugh Hayden, and Kenturah Davis, focusing on themes of migrant labor, the African Diaspora, and the intersection of personal history with material culture.
This curated selection provides insight into the acquisition priorities and aesthetic direction of SFMoMA under its new dual-institutional leadership. By highlighting both emerging voices and established legends like Robert Colescott and Sam Gilliam, Stokes signals a commitment to diversifying major museum collections and bridging the gap between commercial art fairs and institutional representation.