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Historical Correction – Photos by Maxine Helfman of Black People in Historically Flemish Costumes

Ryan Nance October 3, 2015

In her photo series, "Historical Corrections," Maxine Helfman tweaks the way we think of the Old Dutch Masters by placing black models in the dress of high society 17th century Flanders. The new narratives contrast with and highlight so much of the frame of reference for history and race in the West.

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