barkley hendricks – BLACK ART IN AMERICA™

HBCUs: The First Patrons of African-American Art

baiadmin — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:50:13 +0000

HBCUs: The First Patrons of African-American Art

by Yvonne Bynoe

“The HBCUs have not been given the credit they are due. When nobody else was out there championing these [Black] artists, HBCUs were there, claiming them, showcasing them, putting them … Read the rest

Vitus Shell: Something The Folks Down Home Can Connect With

baiadmin — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:53:50 +0000

Vitus Shell: Something The Folks Down Home Can Connect With

Lighter, Vitus Shell

Vitus Shell has seen a lot of worlds. Monroe, Louisiana where he grew up, Memphis, Tennessee where he was educated, and life overall. He loves drawing on … Read the rest

Hampton Art Lovers Presents: “Ebony Broadsides, Celebration of the Masters”

baiadmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:10:20 +0000

Ebony Broadsides, Celebration of the Masters

April 17 – May 31, 2019

Exhibition Times: Tuesday to Saturday from 11am – 5pm

Ward Room House, 249 NW 9th St, Miami, FL 33136

Opening reception: April 17, 6-8pm

Hampton Art Lovers Presents: … Read the rest

Barkley Hendricks: Philadelphia’s Native Son Leads Portraiture Movement

baiadmin — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:07:40 +0000

Barkley Hendricks: Philadelphia’s Native Son Leads Portraiture Movement

By Shantay Robinson

Soul of A Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power (NEW, Hardcover book) $39.95

Barry Schwabsky of The Nation wrote, “Once upon a time it seemed obvious … Read the rest

Philadelphia has a Rich History of Black Fine Art Shows

baiadmin — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:30:47 +0000

Philadelphia has a Rich History of Black Fine Art Shows:

The Inaugural Black Art in America Fine Art Show Philadelphia debuts

September 14-16th, 2018 at the Historic Belmont Mansion

featuring artwork by Jurell Cayetano, Karen Powell, Woodrow Nash, Charles White,

… Read the rest

Soul Of A Nation Makes U.S. Debut: Here Is Some Perspective

baiadmin — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:49:12 +0000

Zoe Whitley, Curator, International Art, Tate Modern

(Essay read in the author’s voice)

http://media-archive.blackartinamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/NAJEE-ESSAY.mp3

It was 3:00 AM, February 3, 2018, the morning of the opening for the much-anticipated show Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of … Read the rest

Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

baiadmin — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:29:42 +0000

Elizabeth Catlett, Black Unity, 1968, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Soul of a Nation

FEBRUARY 3 – APRIL 23, 2018

Soul of a Nation shines a bright light on the vital contribution of Black artists to an important … Read the rest