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The DIA’s collection of African American art includes approximately 700 works by noted artists Robert Seldon Duncanson, Richmond Barthe, Elizabeth Catlett, Edward Clark, Mavis Pusey, and more.
The DIA’s collection of African American art includes approximately 700 works by noted artists Robert Seldon Duncanson, Richmond Barthe, Elizabeth Catlett, Edward Clark, Mavis Pusey, and more.
The film "Right On Be Free" emphasizes the importance of art and community in the African American experience. It calls for black individuals to engage with their heritage through artistic ...
Dr. Joy Simmons' Collection Represents Decades of African American Art. Clip: Season 15 Episode 4 | 1m 57s. One of the most important African American art collections lives in a Los Angeles home.
The James E. Lewis Museum of Art (JELMA) at Morgan State University has opened a landmark exhibition titled, “Keeping the Culture: The Last Twenty-Five Years,” running from Sept. 29 to Dec. 13 ...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Quilts have been around for centuries, and in black history, they have strong symbolism. “Anytime we can uplift the arts and show diverse voices and tell our American ...
Housed in Oakland’s former main library, this special reference library is home to 16,000 books by or about African Americans, 70,000 photographs, a rare book collection and an archive of 160 ...
Dallas art exhibit honors untold stories of African American veterans 02:55. A life of service is never easy, and for many men and women of color who serve in the military, the challenges can be ...
These institutions are essential to preserving Black art, culture, and history. African American Museums are vital in affirming African American legacies and ensuring our contributions are documented.
Famed television and film actor CCH Pounder and her late husband, Boubacar Koné, amassed a collection of more than 500 contemporary works by African diasporic artists. A selection of 40 of those works ...
A retired oil rigger and math teacher from LaGrange built a collection of more than 500 works by African-American artists, which was recently purchased by Emory University.
Explore African art influence on Broadway's The Lion King at the African American Museum of Dallas, with a special exhibit open until July 3.