Making drugs into profit in Uganda
Turning affordable life-saving drugs into profit in Uganda
In pictures: Kenyans go crazy for skating
Images of Kenyans’ trials and tribulations of learning to skate
Harlem Renaissance – Aaron Douglas
In his 1925 essay, “The New Negro”, Howard University Professor of Philosophy Alain Locke encouraged African American artists to create a school of African American art with an identifiable style …
Jacob Lawrence and Gwen Knight
My belief is that it is most important for an artist to develop an approach and philosophy about life — if he has developed this philosophy, he does not put …
Frida Kahlo
Despite a life that was plagued by both physical and emotional pain, Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20thCentury. The amazing woman is one …
Renowed African American Artist Frank Morrison speaks at Ethnic Expressions
Featured Artist Frank Morrison speaks at Ethnic Expressions event. Share importance of African American Art. www.ethicexpressions.com
WORLD OF BLACK ART – Documentary on African-American Artist
“World of Black Art” takes a mesmerizing journey into the past and present world of African-American artists. This riveting documentary features interviews and commentaries from actress Angela Bassett (How Stella Got Her …
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New Art Show Explores African American Identity
A new exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington is showcasing the work of African-American artists working over the past three decades. The exhibit of paintings, drawings, photographs …
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The Corcoran Displays Contemporary African American Art in “30 Americans”
Washington DC.- The Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design is proud to present “30 Americans”, a wide-ranging survey of works by many of the most important …
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Harlem Renaissance Artist Catlett Dies At 96
April 5, 2012 Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett was one of the most important African-American artists of the 20th century and one of the last living links to the Harlem Renaissance. She …
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Art poised for eager crowds
It was not exactly a twist-and-shout moment when The Dance came off the wall at the Barnes Foundation in Merion. Nearly two decades ago, amid incessant legal skirmishing, Matisse’s …
Malawi country profile
Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Malawi
John Jones Visual Artist
For Sale $125 Born May 11, 1950 in Columbia, S.C. Jones has been a freelance artist and illustrator for more than 25 years. His former clients include Time Life Books, …
The man behind Carrie Bradshaw’s haute heels
Manolo Blahnik is a household name thanks to ‘Sex and the City’. The shoe designer talks to CNN about his life.
Eclectic treasures trace 200 years of Louisiana history at Capitol Park Museum
BATON ROUGE, LA.- After two years of planning, a milestone exhibition by the Louisiana State Museum traces two centuries of Louisiana history and culture with displays of rarely seen artifacts, …
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