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G Galleries, Dealers and Museums
We collect art because of its visual appeal and historical Heritage has not been a transitory occurrence for us.
signifcance, and for investment purposes. Our fnancial We have but to look at our African inheritance and what
advisor can’t compete with the rate of appreciation from African-Americans have endured through slavery since
our art collection. setting foot on North American soil. The parts of our
history, both painful and joyous, are not to be forgotten.
Cathy and Walter Shannon Museums are our repositories of life, stories, images and
Owners, E&S Gallery memories. It is incumbent upon all of us to take care in
Louisville, KY how our story is told and how we wish to be remembered.
We must be concerned about what is ours to present.
There is no greater testament to the legacy of our
ancestors than the ability to continue caring for important
moments in time. We all have a responsibility to go on
with collecting and preserving those signifcant periods,
connecting the dots to what seems relevant today and
presenting a vision for our future. Complacency should
have no place in the preservation of our heritage!
Ramona Riscoe Benson
President & CEO, African-American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Drummers of Ede by John T. Biggers
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We collect art because of its visual appeal and historical Heritage has not been a transitory occurrence for us.
signifcance, and for investment purposes. Our fnancial We have but to look at our African inheritance and what
advisor can’t compete with the rate of appreciation from African-Americans have endured through slavery since
our art collection. setting foot on North American soil. The parts of our
history, both painful and joyous, are not to be forgotten.
Cathy and Walter Shannon Museums are our repositories of life, stories, images and
Owners, E&S Gallery memories. It is incumbent upon all of us to take care in
Louisville, KY how our story is told and how we wish to be remembered.
We must be concerned about what is ours to present.
There is no greater testament to the legacy of our
ancestors than the ability to continue caring for important
moments in time. We all have a responsibility to go on
with collecting and preserving those signifcant periods,
connecting the dots to what seems relevant today and
presenting a vision for our future. Complacency should
have no place in the preservation of our heritage!
Ramona Riscoe Benson
President & CEO, African-American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Drummers of Ede by John T. Biggers
80 81
81
