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Latest News in African American Art: Juergen Teller Appropriated the Work of Mickalene Thomas, VMFA Elected New Board President, Alma Thomas Papers Digitized
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Latest News in African American Art: Juergen Teller Appropriated the Work of Mickalene Thomas, VMFA Elected New Board President, Alma Thomas Papers Digitized

by Victoria L. Valentine on Jul 27, 2018 • No Comments
This December/January 2018 cover of Paris Vogue conjures the style of Mickalene Thomas, but the image was created by Juergen Teller.   The following review of the past week or so presents a snapshot of the latest news in African American art and related culture:   NEWS The benefactor behind Anonymous Was a Woman, which...
For World Book Day, 5 New Volumes Featuring African American Artists
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For World Book Day, 5 New Volumes Featuring African American Artists

by Victoria L. Valentine on Apr 23, 2017 • No Comments
DESIGNATED BY THE UNITED NATIONS Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Book Day promotes reading, publishing and copyright. It’s a great excuse to learn more about five new art books. Recently published volumes pay tribute to women artists and explore the work of African American artists active in 1960s and 70s Los Angeles—the work...
Google Begins Black History Month with Doodle Dedicated to African American Sculptor Edmonia Lewis
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Google Begins Black History Month with Doodle Dedicated to African American Sculptor Edmonia Lewis

by Victoria L. Valentine on Feb 1, 2017 • No Comments
Sculptor Edmonia Lewis by Sophie Diao   TODAY’S GOOGLE DOODLE celebrates artist Edmonia Lewis (1844?-1907). She is considered the first black woman to receive international recognition in the fine art world as a sculptor. The Feb. 1 tribute marks the beginning of Black History Month. The Google logo is executed in script with a painted...

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