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Collecting African-American art is not just a way of Every wall and every corner of my house is a delightful
decorating our home, but also a way of expressing discovery and a treat for the eye, flled with an eclectic
how gifted we are as a people. The pieces that adorn mix of paintings, photography, sculptures, furniture,
our home display the broad talents of several gifted dolls, quilts (and the list goes on) in various styles by
artists. From the powerful Forgotten Journey I & II by diferent artists,
Larry “Poncho” Brown to the laid-back Partying In Paris
by Maurice Evans, each piece we collect shows just I will spend the rest of my life promoting African-
how diverse we are and celebrates our uniqueness as a American art, culture, music, dance. It’s who I am and
people. As young African-Americans, we also feel that we what I believe in. I love the creativity that comes from
are responsible for teaching the generations to come the our communities, specifcally the communities of color.
importance of collecting African-American art. Not only
do we get visual pleasure from our collection, but we also Dyana Williams
consider them worthy investments. Artist Development Coach
Huntington Valley, PA
Mark Small and his wife Nyree
Managing Partner of Denver Operations
Art By Golden
Denver, CO
Homeless by Austino Okafor
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Collecting African-American art is not just a way of Every wall and every corner of my house is a delightful
decorating our home, but also a way of expressing discovery and a treat for the eye, flled with an eclectic
how gifted we are as a people. The pieces that adorn mix of paintings, photography, sculptures, furniture,
our home display the broad talents of several gifted dolls, quilts (and the list goes on) in various styles by
artists. From the powerful Forgotten Journey I & II by diferent artists,
Larry “Poncho” Brown to the laid-back Partying In Paris
by Maurice Evans, each piece we collect shows just I will spend the rest of my life promoting African-
how diverse we are and celebrates our uniqueness as a American art, culture, music, dance. It’s who I am and
people. As young African-Americans, we also feel that we what I believe in. I love the creativity that comes from
are responsible for teaching the generations to come the our communities, specifcally the communities of color.
importance of collecting African-American art. Not only
do we get visual pleasure from our collection, but we also Dyana Williams
consider them worthy investments. Artist Development Coach
Huntington Valley, PA
Mark Small and his wife Nyree
Managing Partner of Denver Operations
Art By Golden
Denver, CO
Homeless by Austino Okafor
324 325
325
