Black and Basel 2019: Where to Find Black Art During Art Basel Miami Beach
Above: Ceramic work by Morel Doucet. Where do you find Black artists during Miami Art Week? Do Black artists exhibit during Art Basel Miami Beach?
Tracy Murrell- Turning Dedication into Triumph by Shantay Robinson
Above: The Swimmers by Tracy Murrell Tracy Murell is having an awesome year as an Atlanta-based visual artist. Her work was featured in Create Magazine, an indie global art bimonthly, New American Paintings, a juried exhibition in print, and on the cover of a scholarly text, Witnessing Girlhood:
AfriCOBRA’s Daughter: Bisa Butler by Halima Taha
Above: To Truth and God, The Morris Brown College motto. Inspired by a photo of their baseball team taken in 1899.Cotton, silk, wool and velvet , 12.5’ x 10’ More than 80,000 people converge annually upon Miami during the first week in December in pursuit of fine art from leading galleries that represent artists from all over the world.
‘Inter | Sectionality: Diaspora Art in the Creole City’ at the Corcoran Celebrates Unique Cultural Identities of Artists with Miami Ties
Art from the Miami diaspora—sculptures, paintings, fiber art, photography and performances—find its way to the nation’s capital through an exhibition opening at the George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design.
Large-Scale Performance to Reenact Biggest Rebellion of Enslaved People in U.S. History
On Friday and Saturday November 8th-9th in Louisiana, American artist Dread Scott will examine a significant milestone in our nation’s past with his latest collaborative project, Slave Rebellion Reenactment (SRR), which will reimagine the largest rebellion of enslaved people in the history of the United States.
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“Curating starts and ends with artists”-a Quick Chat with Deana Haggag
The National YoungArts Foundation is one of the few organizations that continually invest in their former winners. This strategy does not go unnoticed.
Top Black Art Exhibits You Need to See
The art season has officially started and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m purchasing plane tickets and scoping out inexpensive Airbnb‘s.
FOUNDER OF BLACK-OWNED CULTURAL CENTER/ BOOK STORE IN ATLANTA TO LAUNCH FREE FESTIVAL
Kazemde Ajamu has always had his eye – and heart – on bringing Black culture and history to the forefront, especially among the younger generation.
Oprah Winfrey Will Join Ta-Nehisi Coates In Conversation for the Release of His First Novel The Water Dancer At the Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater announced today that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will join critically acclaimed writer, artist and thinker Ta-Nehisi Coates tonight as he begins his national book tour for his latest work, The Water Dancer, on the world-famous Apollo stage.
I PAINT MY REALITY: SURREALISM IN LATIN AMERICA On View November 17 – June 30, 2020 at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Exhibition features works by Leonora Carrington, Frida Kahlo, Wifredo Lam, Roberto Matta, Remedios Varo and others
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale will present I Paint My Reality, a new exhibition examining the manifestation of Surrealism in Latin America.
WBEZ CHICAGO AND COMEDY CENTRAL COLLABORATE ON GROUNDBREAKING NEW PODCAST, ‘SOUTH SIDE STORIES’
Building on the success of Comedy Central’s hit scripted comedy series, South Side, which debuted this summer to universal praise, critical acclaim and ratings success, WBEZ Chicago and Comedy Central now are partnering to introduce South Side Stories, a new podcast that celebrates the real-life people and places that inspired South Side.
Sculpture and Abstraction Shines in October 8 Sale of African-American Fine Art
On Tuesday, October 8 Swann Galleries will offer its African-American Fine Art sale, featuring a robust offering of sculpture and abstract paintings, as well as a fine selection of contemporary figurative works in a variety of mediums.
Art Basel Announces Gallery Lineup for its 18th Edition in Miami Beach in December
Above: Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Darkroom Mirror Study, or Aperture, 2018, Archival pigment print, 51 x 34 in, Edition of 5 Today Art Basel announced the 269 leading international galleries selected for its 2019 edition in Miami Beach this December.
ART MIAMI CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Art Miami , returning for its 30th edition on December 3 – 8, 2019, has announced its 2019 exhibitor list. Recognized as one of the preeminent international modern and contemporary art fairs, Art Miami will showcase an array of iconic and important art works, dynamic projects and special installations from more than 170 international galleries from nearly 22 countries representing 69 cities.
Commuter Biennial Turns Heads with More Public Artworks for Miami-Dade Exhibition
Commuter Biennial is thrilled to announce the latest set of projects and partnerships for its four-month public art exhibition throughout Miami-Dade. Beginning in September, Commuter Biennial will introduce the addition of artworks by Nice’n Easy and Virginia Overton that will captivate commuters on the road and county residents in thoughtful, fun, and unexpected ways.
Western Nouveau: New Work by Thomas Blackshear
Trailside Galleries is pleased to present Western Nouveau, a show of new works by Colorado based artist Thomas Blackshear. The newest collection of studio works will be available to view from September 9 through September 21.
Mare Projets Debuts New Exhibition September 13
Above: Untitled, 2018, Oil on Canvas by Raelis Vasquez. Curator Tiffany Ward presents an exhibition of works created during the inaugural Mare Residency September 13 through October 13, 2019.
Apollo Theater Presents Common October 8
Above: Photo by Mikamote The Apollo Theater today announced that Emmy®, GRAMMY®, and Oscar-winning rapper, actor, activist, and best-selling author Common will perform at the Theater, for a special one-night only show as part of the Apollo’s Fall 2019 season.
#THROWBACK (in)VISABLE Brings Dance by PoC to the Forefront
by Mia Harrison “It’s only when they can consume it… that’s why the tahini can migrate here and stay but why thousands of people can’t.
