Dear ART | library deco supporters:
Thank you for always taking the time to read and interact with the only African American virtual art library, gallery, and repository that delves into the Black experience in art, literature, and culture. This year once again had its highs and lows in all things centered around African American culture! To end this year, we have curated a listing of content for you to review at your leisure during the holiday season. For now, sit back, rewind in time and catch up on content, news, and information missed throughout the year. Our library curatorial team is looking forward to bringing you relevant content in 2023 that matters and will expand your horizons in African American art.
ART | library deco will go on break from December 1 – January 15, 2023.
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This week in Black Art News, we honored notable figures, participated in Douglass Day, released our Community Impact Report, and received 501(c)(3) status.
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Horace Pippin’s art illustrates the importance of internal vision and self-trust, capturing intimate moments of Black life with dignity and depth.
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Augusta Savage emphasized mentorship and inspiring emerging Black artists as vital to her artistic legacy, transcending mere objects or sculptures.
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Civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate remembered for his political influence and lasting presence in American visual culture A moment of Silence… Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died yesterday at the age of 84. A minister, activist, and two-time presidential candidate, he was a major figure of the modern Civil Rights Movement for more…
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LIVE Community Collab | BHM 2026 — Douglass Day with The Friends of ART | library deco🕒 12–3 PM (EST) | 11 AM–2 PM (CST)Optional Participation | Public Community Event Join The Friends of ART | library deco for a live collective transcription experience honoring Frederick Douglass and Black history. This gathering invites artists, archivists,…
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ART | library deco proudly announces the release of its 2025 Community Impact Report, a publication that reflects a transformative year of growth, recognition, and forward movement for the Texas-based digital library, repository, and archival platform. Rooted in Black cultural preservation and digital humanities practice, the report documents how the library continues to expand access…
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This Day in Black Art History — February 9 Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000)Narrative Painting, Migration, and the Archive of Black Movement February 9 invites reflection on the legacy of Jacob Lawrence, whose bold visual storytelling transformed historical memory into color, rhythm, and form. Through works like The Migration Series, Lawrence constructed a painted archive of Black…
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The content explores the legacy of Black cinema, highlighting its historical significance in visual storytelling, preservation practices, and the impact of films like Ganja & Hess on cultural narratives and identities.
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On February 7, 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson initiated the first Negro History Week, a landmark cultural movement that would later evolve into what we now recognize as Black History Month. While rooted in historical scholarship, the initiative transformed the landscape of Black art and culture by creating space for African American artists, archivists, and…
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Dr. kYmberly Keeton welcomes a new year for ART | library deco, emphasizing cultural preservation and future library goals. She invites support through subscriptions and donations to enhance accessibility and resources.
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