The artwork “We Agreed to Share, Not Surrender,” created by artist Kent Monkman in 2011, belongs to the art movements of Postcolonial art and Queer art. The genre of this work is photo.
The artwork features an individual, donned in a dazzling red sequined dress, red gloves, and red high-heeled boots, kneeling on a silky white cloth and holding the foot of a person seated on an ornate chair. The seated individual, dressed in a formal black suit adorned with medals and a blue sash, presents a composed demeanor while resting their legs on a small, pink cushioned stool. The setting is illuminated with natural light, emphasizing the stark contrast between the white draped background and the striking attire of the kneeling figure. This tableau evokes strong themes of power dynamics, and identity, central to the narrative of Postcolonial and Queer art movements.
