Nudity vs. sexuality, stereotype vs. empowerment, and positive vs. negative—these dualities are central to Scott Burton’s work as an American sculptor and performance artist. In this tour, Museum Educator Zach explores Burton’s furniture, video art, and photography through a media studies lens, focusing on queer themes within Burton’s body of work. Drawing on Racquel J. Gates’ framework from her essay Negativity and the Black Popular Image, the tour delves into positive and negative representations of LGBTQ+ individuals in Burton’s art and in media more broadly. Participants engage with these ideas, learning to identify and challenge conventional approaches to representation in both art and media.
Notice: Select artwork by Burton in the lower-level galleries includes nudity and sexual themes. Please contact programs@pulitzerarts.org if you have questions or require special accommodations.
