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Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad
On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” ...
CCH Pounder’s portrait collection is part of the African American Museum’s ongoing exhibit
A massive oil painting featuring two of Congolese artist Sisqo Ndombe’s haunting “cracked people” welcomes visitors to the ...
10 Oregon Black pioneers brought to life in exhibit at Bush Barn
The Salem Art Association commissioned Portland-based artist Jeremy Okai Davis for the contemporary paintings.
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At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a Blockbuster Exhibition Explores Different Approaches to Black Figuration
A range of interpretations and depictions of the Black figure is currently on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (through ...
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Was a new Van Gogh really discovered at a garage sale? Here’s why I remain unconvinced
The New York-based LMI Group claims the $50 portrait is a previously unknown work by the Dutch master, perhaps now worth $15m ...
Reading Whistler’s Nocturne in Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge as a piece of music
Whistler’s paintings were first compared to music in 1863 when the French critic Paul Manz described his haunting portrait, ...
She Designs the Book Covers You Judge
When Ms. Kim set out to design the cover of “Fresh Complaint,” a 2017 story collection by Jeffrey Eugenides, a writer she had ...
Hyderabad | A new photography book features portraits in black and white
For him, black and white photography symbolises simplicity and truthfulness. Kolkata’s accessibility to vintage photography ...
The Power Couple Making the Art World More Inclusive
Now they’re one of the top power couples in the art world, each committed in their own way to advancing the cause of racial ...
The Artist Alonzo Davis’s Life and Work in Pictures
In the 1960s, he built the Brockman Gallery, a vital venue for Black artists in Los Angeles. Here are glimpses into his life, ...
Among Parliament’s eclectic collection of artworks, ‘Roaring Lion’ portrait of Churchill has a special place
If you visit the Speaker’s office, Yousuf Karsh’s iconic black-and-white photo stares out at you. Look deeper around the Hill ...
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Infinite Hope is a powerful celebration of Black excellence and humanity
In a time of political uncertainty, "Infinite Hope" is a reminder of the eternal power of human existence, an aide-memoire ...