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BAIA Bits: visionary artist Mr. Imagination overcomes being shot, house fire to cement international legacy

baiadmin — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:51:26 +0000

BAIA Bits: visionary artist Mr. Imagination overcomes being shot, house fire to cement international legacy

Gregory Warmack, “Mr Imagination” (1948-2012)

In 1978, 30-year-old Chicago native Gregory Warmack had a chilling premonition he would die a violent death. One week … Read the rest

Endorsed by the Ancestors: The Ascent of Charly Palmer

baiadmin — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:53:13 +0000

Endorsed by the Ancestors: The Ascent of Charly Palmer

By Shantay Robinson

During a month’s stay in South Africa, Charly Palmer was encouraged by a friend to see a spiritual advisor. What he found changed his life. He was … Read the rest

A spirit chasing rainbows, The art of Louis Delsarte by Kevin Sipp

baiadmin — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:13:23 +0000

“It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I write to tell you of the passing of Professor Louis Delsarte.

Louis taught art at Morehouse for 16 years and was a pillar of our community and a highly … Read the rest

The Blueprint Shared: Stacey Brown & The Festival Circuit

baiadmin — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 23:17:08 +0000

The Blueprint Shared: Stacey Brown & The Festival Circuit

By Whitney Bianca Carnes

Information is power; but moreover, how we use what we know is what creates the most impact. The art industry can be taboo, much of the information … Read the rest

5 Quick Questions: Quiltmaker Phyllis Stephens

baiadmin — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:16:28 +0000

If art was no longer your day job what would you be doing?

I would be a substance abuse counselor. I believe in the resilience of mankind and his ability to rise up from the lowest of places. It is

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5 Quick Questions: Printmaker Jamaal Barber

baiadmin — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:45:38 +0000

If art was no longer your day job what would you be doing?

Working a regular gig and doing art on night and weekends.

What figure in history would easily represent your alter ego?

James Baldwin

What movie can you

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5 Quick Questions: Photographer Sue Ross

baiadmin — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:50:12 +0000

If art was no longer your day job what would you be doing?

Lying on the beach & using social media to instigate insurrection for change.

What figure in history would easily represent your alter ego?

Harriet Tubman

What movie

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Louis Delsarte: A Master Of Movement And Color

baiadmin — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:04:49 +0000

There are many ways to define the 1940s. Some say the decade was overshadowed by World War II, especially considering that celebrities themselves joined the fight and American culture was saturated with its bloodshed. Still, this era brought us … Read the rest

BAIA Talks: Jamaal Barber artist talk moderated by Ida Harris

baiadmin — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 17:11:45 +0000

Jamaal Barber artist talk moderated by Ida Harris Saturday, February 10, 2018 (part A)

http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BAIA-Talks-Jamaal-Barber.mp3

(part B)

http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BAIA-Talks-jamaal-barber-b.mp3

Atlanta, GA (January 8, 2018) – Bright Black, an exploration of American Black identity, will have its opening reception on

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