How Music and Art Have Helped Black Americans Weather Troubling Times
In 1975, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes laid down a melodic mandate that applies to our times: “Wake up, everybody / No more ...
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Discover the Remarkable Paintings of Three Japanese Americans Whose Life Stories Are Told Through Their Work
A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II ...
At the Met, Black Artists Salute an Enduring Affinity With Egypt
A shimmering dream on the Nile has inspired creativity from the Harlem Renaissance to Kara Walker to Beyoncé. But how much can you play with the past?
Philadelphia Tribune11h
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year’s Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese ...
WABE13h
Renowned sculptor Basil Watson on creating the John Lewis Memorial & the healing power of Black stories
Basil recently artistically transformed that image of the civil rights pioneer into the John Lewis Memorial. The 12-foot ...
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4 Black Designers on How They Celebrate Their Culture Through Design
Growing up in a home of mixed cultures—African American and Korean—there was such a focus on ... LA: Cristina Martinez (@sew_trill on Instagram) is a phenomenal artist whose work resonates deeply with ...
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The Untold Story of Rosemarie Beck, the Abstract Artist Who Gave Up Fame For Figuration
"Earthy Paradise," a radiant new exhibition at Van Doren Waxter in New York, shines a light on the life and legacy of ...