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Jenkins Johnson Gallery Announced its Representation of New Jersey-Based Painter Philemona Williamson
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Jenkins Johnson Gallery Announced its Representation of New Jersey-Based Painter Philemona Williamson

by Victoria L. Valentine on Mar 18, 2021 • No Comments
Philemona Williamson at Montclair Art Museum. | Courtesy Jenkins Johnson Gallery   JENKINS JOHNSON GALLERY now represents Philemona Williamson. The New Jersey-based artist makes narrative paintings that capture poetic, dream-like moments that elicit multiple interpretations. The timeless, invented scenes reflect childhood and adolescent experiences and explore the nature of innocence, vulnerability, and strength through the...
The Week in Black Art, March 15-21, 2021: Art Institute of Chicago Hires New Education Director, New Orleans Museum Acquires Wangechi Mutu Sculpture, Major Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Painting Headed to Auction
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The Week in Black Art, March 15-21, 2021: Art Institute of Chicago Hires New Education Director, New Orleans Museum Acquires Wangechi Mutu Sculpture, Major Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Painting Headed to Auction

by Victoria L. Valentine on Mar 16, 2021 • 1 Comment
  This post will be updated with the latest news in Black art throughout the week   Ashley Harris is heading up marketing at Mana Culture. | Photo by Angela Pham   March 20, 2021   Ashley Harris Joins Mana Culture Ashley Harris was appointed head of marketing, Arts and Culture for Mana Culture based...

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