african american – BLACK ART IN AMERICA™

Kevin Johnson’s Visual Narration of the Black Experience

Trelani Michelle — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:08:52 +0000

Kevin Johnson’s Visual Narration of the Black Experience

By Theo Williams

When thinking of modern artists, Kevin Johnson is a name that has been gaining traction within the art community. An artist whose origin reflects both the American dream and … Read the rest

Curlee Raven Holton joins Black Fine Art Fair of Ohio November 11 – 14

baiadmin — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:19:30 +0000

Curlee Raven Holton joins Black Fine Art Fair of Ohio November 11 – 14

Artist and Master Printmaker to host conversation on collecting

Curlee Raven Holton

The inaugural Black Fine Art Fair of Ohio will be held November 11 -14

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James Baldwin and his Switchblade Mirror

baiadmin — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:57:58 +0000

James Baldwin and his Switchblade Mirror

by Debra Hand

Baldwin Draped by Charly Palmer – Shop

The great writer James Baldwin had what I call a switchblade mirror. To me it was his super power, both as an artist and … Read the rest

Re-visioning 2020: Year in Review at Black Art in America

baiadmin — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:22:50 +0000

Re-visioning 2020: Year in Review at Black Art in America

Let the circle be unbroken, because everything and everyone within it is part of an ongoing process of growth, be it good, bad, ugly, tragic or beautiful. The circle … Read the rest

Lois Mailou Jones and Outwitting Jim Crow

baiadmin — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 04:38:07 +0000

Lois Mailou Jones and Outwitting Jim Crow

by Schuyler Price -- art lover, writer and curator of @SheLovesBlackArt

“I was just full of the desire to be an artist and I don’t think anything could have stopped me.” –Lois Mailou … Read the rest

Assemblage: Surpassing the Original Intent

baiadmin — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 03:24:20 +0000

Assemblage: Surpassing the Original Intent

By Shantay Robinson

According to MoMA, assemblage is a three-dimensional artwork made of found objects or non-traditional materials. Assemblage made its appearance in European museums in 1912 when Pablo Picasso created Still Life, a … Read the rest

Approaching the Table: The Rich and Strange Plight of African American Representation within Major Museums

baiadmin — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:46:30 +0000

Approaching the Table:

The Rich and Strange Plight of African American Representation within Major Museums

by D. Amari Jackson

“Full fathom five thy father lies.

Of his bones are coral made.

Those are pearls that were his eyes… Read the rest

Biography: Eugene Lawrence Foney (1950-2020)

baiadmin — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:35:42 +0000

Eugene Lawrence Foney (1950-2020)

Eugene Lawrence Foney passed away on April 7, 2020 in Chicago. He was 69. Foney was born to Eugene and Ruth Foney in the Windy City on October 6, 1950. Eugene was affectionately known as Dad, … Read the rest

Black Art In America Legacy Project

baiadmin — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:40:18 +0000

Black Art In America Legacy Project

Black Art in America wants to gift you something special free of charge. What’s the gift you ask? It’s the restoration of a vintage family photograph. Starting May 09, 2020, Black Art In America … Read the rest

Eugene Foney (1950-2020) Art dealer, Patron, Cultural Ambassador and Pioneer in the African American Art World

baiadmin — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:14:05 +0000

Eugene Foney (1950-2020) Art dealer, Patron, Cultural Ambassador and Pioneer in the African American Art World.

“If you had a friend in Eugene you really had something special. I love you man and will continue to celebrate your life and

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