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by David Braybrooke The enslavement of African citizens and the influences from their many and varied cultures greatly contributed to the evolving art form of African American dance. In many …
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By LAUREN FEDOR Lovers of art and music will unite this week at “Out of the Blue: Modern Art Jazz,” a sale at Swann Auction Galleries on East 25th Street. …
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The David C. Driskell Center for the Study Of The Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and The African Diaspora 1214 Cole Student Activities Building University of Maryland College …
David Driskell: The Importance of Documenting African American Art Born in 1931 into a family of Georgia sharecroppers, David C. Driskell is today a renowned painter and collector of art, …
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Live Skin Care Product Demonstration This Saturday 6/26 1 to 4 PM The Skin is affected everyday by the personal care products we use. Since toxins can enter the body …
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From NMAAHC — a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater. Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment features photographs and …
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Transitions: Contemporary South African Works on PaperThrough August 8, 2010 This exhibition presents 13 works by eight artists and will explore how works of art can act as visual narratives …
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ATLANTA, GA.- The High Museum of Art will organize and premiere the most comprehensive presentation of works by Atlanta-based artist Radcliffe Bailey beginning June 28, 2011. The exhibition “Radcliffe Bailey: …
ROANOKE, VA.- The Taubman Museum of Art presents Posing Beauty in African American Culture as part of its summer exhibition schedule, along with works by James Grashow and Primitivo Suarez-Wolfe. …
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By SHELLY BANJO Designer Tommy Hilfiger is looking to bring the idea of ending global poverty into fashion. On Wednesday, he will announce the formal launch of a five-year campaign …
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By LAUREN FEDOR Romare Bearden’s ‘Jazz Musician at Piano’ is expected to fetch $15,000-$25,000 at Swann Auction Galleries. Lovers of art and music will unite this week at “Out of …
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From Robyn Curnow, CNN Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN) — In recent years, African artists have seen their work increase in value as they attract global investors. South Africa, in particular, …
By Stephanie Busari, CNN London, England (CNN) — A hundred years ago when German explorer Leo Frobenius visited West Africa and came across some sculpted bronze heads and terracotta figures, …
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The Color We See But Don’t Speak: How Race Impacts Our Kids by Imani PerryProfessor in the Center for African American Studies, Princeton University This week Anderson Cooper 360 is …
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