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Black art is as much a part of my lifestyle as is African- Our introduction to October Gallery flled us with
American history. I’ve had an appreciation for art since a great pride and joy. Finding an abundance of images
very young age. Visiting museums and exploring paintings and textures that represented our history, culture and
or drawings and looking at those pictures is still an creativity initiated us into developing an art collection, Quiet by A. Gatsi
enjoyable experience. which adds to our daily pleasure.
Back then, if I saw a piece of Black art, I was intrigued. Aquilla S. Massey
Later, Black art galleries started to open, and visiting them Retired Educator
was socially entertaining and educational. The frst piece Reese A. Massey
of artwork I owned was from Romare Bearden’s collection. Retired Education Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
Black art dominates the decor of my ofce and my
home. Each piece has a history that I can personally
relate to.
Lana Felton Ghee
CEO, Lana Felton Ghee Associates
Philadelphia, PA
Orange Bowl by artisans James and Yolanda Redd
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Black art is as much a part of my lifestyle as is African- Our introduction to October Gallery flled us with
American history. I’ve had an appreciation for art since a great pride and joy. Finding an abundance of images
very young age. Visiting museums and exploring paintings and textures that represented our history, culture and
or drawings and looking at those pictures is still an creativity initiated us into developing an art collection, Quiet by A. Gatsi
enjoyable experience. which adds to our daily pleasure.
Back then, if I saw a piece of Black art, I was intrigued. Aquilla S. Massey
Later, Black art galleries started to open, and visiting them Retired Educator
was socially entertaining and educational. The frst piece Reese A. Massey
of artwork I owned was from Romare Bearden’s collection. Retired Education Administrator
Philadelphia, PA
Black art dominates the decor of my ofce and my
home. Each piece has a history that I can personally
relate to.
Lana Felton Ghee
CEO, Lana Felton Ghee Associates
Philadelphia, PA
Orange Bowl by artisans James and Yolanda Redd
237
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