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Cracking spring in may
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whilst watching the art
by atlas brown
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9th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition
— North Charleston City Hall, 1st & 2nd floors 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 Viewing times: April 30-June 19, 2015; 8:00am-8:00pm daily Free admission & parking Description: This annual, juried exhibit showcases works in fiber created by African American artists from throughout the US. The 9th installment features pieces by 38 artists…
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Najee Dorsey’s Life’s A Journey, 2013
From Flavorpill: Najee Dorse is not only a self taught visual artist but also the founder of Black Art in America (BAIA), the leading resource for African American visual artists. In this work he exaggerates the familiar story of Robert Johnson, a legendary Mississippi musician who leaves his home to pursue his music and achieve…
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Phillip Collins on Curating for the African American Museum, and a Life Well Lived
From Dallas Observer Blogs – Visual Art: By Jeremy Hallock Throughout his career, Phillip Collins has focused on giving African-American artists exposure. An accomplished art historian and curator, he established himself as an important voice in the Dallas arts community and then used his position to re-cast the spotlight. In his 60s, he retired from…
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Frida Khalo’s Artistic Fashion Sense | Locked Up for 50 Years
From The Guardian: After Frida Kahlo died in 1954, her husband Diego Rivera shut her belongings in a bathroom at their Mexico City home, the Blue House – then demanded it be locked until 15 years after his death. In fact, the room wasn’t opened until 2004. Ishiuchi Miyako was invited to photograph its intimate contents…
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