: The inclusion of Marie-Guillemine Benoist’s 1800 portrait is particularly significant because it centers a Black woman as the subject rather than in a state of servitude.
: Beyond the art, the song contains sharp commentary on contemporary issues, such as JAY-Z's lyrics about turning down the Super Bowl halftime show and criticism of the Recording Academy.
: The Carters stand before Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece in coordinating pastel suits, a move described by experts as "making space for themselves" in a traditionally white-dominated institution.
: Beyoncé and her dancers perform in front of Jacques-Louis David's massive painting, using the synchrony of Black bodies to "upstage" symbols of white monarchy.
The track features production from and includes ad-libs from Quavo of Migos.
The video is an "embodied disruption" that challenges the Western-centric narrative of art history. Key artistic references include:
: The video won Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards and was nominated for a Grammy. Fashion and Visuals
: The inclusion of Marie-Guillemine Benoist’s 1800 portrait is particularly significant because it centers a Black woman as the subject rather than in a state of servitude.
: Beyond the art, the song contains sharp commentary on contemporary issues, such as JAY-Z's lyrics about turning down the Super Bowl halftime show and criticism of the Recording Academy. THE CARTERS - APESHIT
: The Carters stand before Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece in coordinating pastel suits, a move described by experts as "making space for themselves" in a traditionally white-dominated institution. : Beyoncé and her dancers perform in front
: Beyoncé and her dancers perform in front of Jacques-Louis David's massive painting, using the synchrony of Black bodies to "upstage" symbols of white monarchy. Key artistic references include: : The video won
The track features production from and includes ad-libs from Quavo of Migos.
The video is an "embodied disruption" that challenges the Western-centric narrative of art history. Key artistic references include:
: The video won Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards and was nominated for a Grammy. Fashion and Visuals
