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We have been collecting African-American art since
the 1960s as a way of expressing pride in our heritage.
Although the members of the family have diferent tastes
in art––from traditional portraits and photographs, to
modern art, to monochromatic prints––they each enjoy
collecting art that enriches their daily lives.
“I collect African-American art because it reinforces
positive self-expression of African-Americans as artists,
as people and as a culture. I started collecting while in
college and still enjoy the process of discovering new
artists who have a unique point of view,” said Kimberly.
Chainey Family
(From left to right: Brenden,
Kimberly, Romana and Ron) I started collecting African art about ffteen years ago––
Art Patrons small pieces at a time. My family had art in our home, but
Philadelphia, PA it didn’t refect us as African-Americans. When I had an
opportunity to collect pieces by Sam Gilliam, Lee White
and others, it started me on a roll. I collected frst because
I liked the piece, but now I collect by artist as well as by
my connection to the piece and for investment. I frame
mostly with the museum look (white mats around the
picture), so that the attention is on the art.
Gregory Jones
Art Collector
Centreville, VA
The Tree by Benjamin Britt
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We have been collecting African-American art since
the 1960s as a way of expressing pride in our heritage.
Although the members of the family have diferent tastes
in art––from traditional portraits and photographs, to
modern art, to monochromatic prints––they each enjoy
collecting art that enriches their daily lives.
“I collect African-American art because it reinforces
positive self-expression of African-Americans as artists,
as people and as a culture. I started collecting while in
college and still enjoy the process of discovering new
artists who have a unique point of view,” said Kimberly.
Chainey Family
(From left to right: Brenden,
Kimberly, Romana and Ron) I started collecting African art about ffteen years ago––
Art Patrons small pieces at a time. My family had art in our home, but
Philadelphia, PA it didn’t refect us as African-Americans. When I had an
opportunity to collect pieces by Sam Gilliam, Lee White
and others, it started me on a roll. I collected frst because
I liked the piece, but now I collect by artist as well as by
my connection to the piece and for investment. I frame
mostly with the museum look (white mats around the
picture), so that the attention is on the art.
Gregory Jones
Art Collector
Centreville, VA
The Tree by Benjamin Britt
150 151
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