Ten lucky home decor trends for 2013
(BPT) – Despite its negative reputation, the number 13 doesn’t always have to be unlucky. Take these top 10 decor trends for 2013 from design experts, manufacturers and trend forecasters …
Rosa Parks: First Statue of African-American Female to Grace Capitol
By JILIAN FAMA | ABC OTUS News – Wed, Feb 27, 2013 Rosa Parks, the civil rights pioneer, made history again today by becoming the first African American woman to have her …
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2012 Henry Taylor – African American Artist Profile – W Magazine & New York Times
Henry Taylor, who lives in Los Angeles, paints fast, loose and sensuously on canvases great and small. Portraiture is his work’s center of gravity. His subjects include friends, relatives, acquaintances …
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NEW YORK: Shinique Smith
Bold As Love February 15, 2013 – March 24, 2013 Press Preview: Friday, Feb 15, 10:00AM Opening Reception: Friday, Feb 15, 6-8PM Artist Talk: Saturday, Feb 16, 12:30-1:30PM JAMES COHAN …
SAN FRANCISCO: Kehinde Wiley
February 14–May 27, 2013 CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM 736 Mission Street (Between 3rd and 4th Streets) San Francisco, CA The first major exhibition in San Francisco featuring this nationally–known African American …
New Philly Ink – Young printmakers at The Brandywine Workshop
By rachel heidenry February 28, 2013 The Brandywine Workshop clearly holds a special place in the Philadelphia art community. The organization has a long history of promoting emerging artists, engaging …
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Berry, Diana, Smokey and More! Go Inside the Sleek ’60s Photo Shoot for Motown: The Musical
The stars of Motown: The Musical are getting ready to go dancing in the streets when the Broadway-bound production bows this spring. In a behind the scenes video from a …
Rio de Janeiro: Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer statue
About the Christ Redeemer Statue Towering over Rio de Janeiro, the Christ Redeemer statue is 125 feet (38 m) tall, including the pedestal. The pedestal contains a chapel large enough …
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The Journey of an African American Quilt Artist (Aisha Lumumba)
Aisha Lumumba’s growth as a fiber artist, this video shows how her talent has evolved through the years, from traditional quilt patterns to more detailed artistic forms. More of her …
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Al Davis, Sculptor
30 Stunning Black woman Paintings and Illustrations by Frank Morrison
Frank Morrison’s paintings stunned me not only for their originality and beauty but also because of their complimentary depictions of the black woman. The body forms of the woman are …
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Selma Burke , Roosevelt Dime African American Art – October Gallery
Five Artists – 1971 (1/2)
Five Artists is a documentary film about five accomplished African American artists who express their thoughts and feelings about the art they create. The film is poignant in capturing the …
James E. Murphy, Jr., Artscape 2010, African American Art – October Gallery
Ela Area Library presentation celebrates Black History month
BY BRIDGET O’SHEA | boshea@pioneerlocal.com Updated: February 28, 2013 5:00AM LAKE ZURICH — Local art historian Jeff Mishur shared his deep knowledge and appreciation for African American art and history …
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