In the 1960s, abstract painting was a controversial style for Black artists, overshadowed by social realist works. Now, it’s claimed its place as a vital form of expression.In the 1960s, abstract painting was a controversial style for Black artists, overshadowed by social realist works. Now, it’s claimed its place as a vital form of expression.Read MoreBlack People, Art, Race and Ethnicity, Delaney, Beauford, Whitten, Jack, Pindell, Howardena