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“Curating starts and ends with artists”-a Quick Chat with Deanna Hagagg
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.
Old Florida Depicted by Master Black Artists on View September 6
Above: Harold Newton, Oil on Masonite, 24 x 36 in Nina Johnson is proud to present a survey of historic paintings by the Florida Highwaymen, opening with a public reception on September 6 (7-9 pm) in the upstairs gallery and remaining on view until September 28th.
Derrick Adams Proudly Represents his Hometown of Baltimore in Upcoming Exhibit
One of the most prolific artists currently on the international art scene is the Brooklyn, New York based multidisciplinary artist, Derrick Adams.
Spinello Projects Debut Watercolorist Jared McGriff Solo Show, Alone,Together
Spinello Projects is delighted to announce the debut solo show, Alone, Together, by Miami-based artist Jared McGriff. The exhibition runs through October 31st, 2019.Quiet is as kept.McGriff uses imagined portraiture and landscape to explore the relationships between people and their environment.
Artist of the Day: Barry Johnson
Barry Johnson is a multimedia artist, author, and speaker. He used housepaint and found objects to create this body of work.
VANTABLACK: The Blueprint for Future Blackness by Mia Harrison
v a n · t a · b l a c k n. the deepest black material ever made. Also, the title of Nazareth Hassan’s play which poses the question:
