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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The Black Educology Mixtape “Journal” Volume 2 (2024) focuses on empowering Black voices, recognizing emancipatory leaders, and revolutionizing black education.
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Center for Black Literature 2024 Conference Details Percival Everett (of American Fiction fame) Will Be Honored at the 17th National Black Writers Conference. 50+ Black Award-Winning Writers, Including Michael Eric Dyson, Kevin Powell, Edwidge Danticat, Karen Hunter, Kwame Dawes, Marc Lamont Hill, Bettina Love, Patricia Spears Jones, and Others, Will Address the Dangers of Book Bans, a Call for Social
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In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program, the Texas Heritage Museum and Tourism will be launching the national traveling exhibit, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” in August 2024. Seven lucky Texas communities have been chosen to host a leg of this year-long tour, which will bring thousands of visitors to your region
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Esther Mahlangu’s retrospective at Iziko Museums in South Africa showcases her vibrant geometric works, historic BMW Art Car, and contributions to contemporary art.
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Kara Walker highlights the power and limitations of stereotypes through minimalist silhouettes. – Summary
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In Tania Leon’s Stride, Alejandro L. Madrid presents a nuanced biography of the acclaimed composer, delving into her life, legacy, and cultural impact in American classical music.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents “The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism” exhibition, exploring how Black artists depicted modern life in 1920s–40s Black cities. On display from February 25 to July 28, 2024.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture presents Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures. Join a guided talk to explore Black resistance and resilience on February 27, 2024.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, presents “Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage” from Feb 18 to May 12, 2024. This exhibition highlights 80 collage works by 52 living artists, expressing Black identity and experiences in the US.
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Discover your African American roots at the 4th Genealogy Bootcamp on Sun, Oct 25, 2024, 2-4 PM CST. Join the Vintage Genealogy challenge based on Genesis to win a genealogy session. All levels welcome. Register now!
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