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12 Museum Exhibitions to See Now Feature Sam Gilliam, Billy Zangewa, Deana Lawson, Isaac Julien, Young Fashion Photographers, Memphis Metal Workers & More
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12 Museum Exhibitions to See Now Feature Sam Gilliam, Billy Zangewa, Deana Lawson, Isaac Julien, Young Fashion Photographers, Memphis Metal Workers & More

by Victoria L. Valentine on Sep 1, 2022 • No Comments
  THEMED EXHIBITIONS exploring the Great Migration and showcasing works by metal workers in Memphis and young fashion photographers are among the noteworthy shows featuring Black artists that opened in museums this spring and summer. From Seattle to Cleveland, Atlanta, Boston, and London, many of these exhibitions remain open through September. Museums are presenting works...
Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Selections Inspired by African American Artists From Betye Saar to Nick Cave and Kehinde Wiley
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Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Selections Inspired by African American Artists From Betye Saar to Nick Cave and Kehinde Wiley

by Victoria L. Valentine on Dec 1, 2019 • No Comments
  MANY POPULAR AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS are making versions of their work more accessible through objects and products sold at museums and other outlets. A box of artist-inspired notecards, an artful calendar, or a new coffee table book makes the perfect gift. In November, “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power”...

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Sold at Phillips Auction: Untitled Study by Alma Thomas Featured on Cover of Major Exhibition Catalog

‘Kerry James Marshall: The Histories,’ Largest-Ever UK Exhibition of the Artist Includes New Paintings Exploring Role of Black Africans in Transatlantic Slave Trade

Tale of Two Paintings: Ernie Barnes Made Two Versions of His Famous ‘Sugar Shack’ Painting. One is Owned by Eddie Murphy, The Other Sold at Auction for $15 Million

Victoria Miro Gallery Announced Representation of Highly Regarded British Artist Barbara Walker

‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ Showcased Rich History of Black Dandyism, Fashion Liberation and Imagination

American Sign Language Videos Explore Whitney Museum’s Collection, Including Works by Simone Leigh, Archibald Motley, Diedrick Brackens, Jacob Lawrence & More

From the Archives: Knoxville Museum of Art Explores ‘Intellectual Exchange’ Between Artist Beauford Delaney and Writer James Baldwin

A Year of African American Art: New 2026 Wall Calendars Feature Works by Faith Ringgold, Alma Thomas, and Many Others

On View: ‘Danielle McKinney: Tell Me More’ at Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University is Painter’s First U.S. Solo Museum Exhibition

Moving On Up: 24 Museum Curators and Art Leaders Who Took on New Appointments in First Half of 2025

Alma Thomas Way: Washington D.C., Street Where Famous African American Artist Lived is Now Named in Her Honor

Culture Type: 16 Best Black Art Books of 2024

From the Archives: Beginning in Late 1950s, African American Painters Known as ‘Highwaymen’ Captured Florida’s Natural Landscapes

From the Archives: National Portrait Gallery: Titus Kaphar and Ken Gonzales-Day Explore ‘UnSeen’ Narratives in Historic Portraiture

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