Recent News in Black Art features updates and developments in the world of art and related culture Michaela Yearwood-Dan in her studio, 2024. | Photo by Ollie Adegboye REPRESENTATION Michaela Yearwood-Dan Now Represented by Hauser & Wirth Hauser & Wirth announced its representation of Michaela Yearwood-Dan (b. 1994) in collaboration with Marianne Boesky...
DAVID ZWIRNER DIRECTOR Ebony L. Haynes is opening a new space in Tribeca at 52 Walker Street. Nine months ago, Haynes joined the gallery with a unique arrangement providing her the latitude to run her own David Zwirner location in New York. Haynes announced more details today about the stand alone space and the exhibition...
“PRIVATE DANCER” (2020) by Nikita Gale THE FIRST SOLO MUSEUM EXHIBITION of Nikita Gale is an abstract sculptural installation at the California African American Museum (CAAM) in Los Angeles. Composed of theatrical trusses and lighting, the work pays homage to Tina Turner’s 1984 album “Private Dancer.” Gale has invoked Turner for six years and...
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