Blackstream – not mainstream art.
The term “blackstream” was used by Black artists in the 1900s who were denied admission to the art mainstream. More recently, fine art appraiser Edward S. Spriggs of Atlanta, Georgia …
Collecting African American Art
Collecting African American Art Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, former Executive Director of the Studio Museum in Harlem, has stated “…to give an object a home.” (-) “At the most private …
Florida Highwaymen African American Artists
In the early 1950’s through the 1980’s a group of twenty-six African-American artists known as the “Florida Highwaymen” used vivid and bright colors to display the beautiful untouched Florida landscape. …
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Buying Art as an Investment – What to buy, what to sell, and will it make me rich
By Lisa Kocian | March 19, 2006 As vice president and director of American and European painting and prints for Boston-based auction house Skinner Inc. and an appraiser on PBS’s …
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Paul R. Jones, art collector and Bessemer native, dies at 81
Paul R. Jones, art collector and Bessemer native, dies at 81 By Michael Huebner — The Birmingham News January 28, 2010, 1:45PM Paul R. Jones’ mission to showcase African-American artist …
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Swann’s auction of African-American fine art
NEW YORK—Earlier this month, the biggest auction houses proved they were back on their game, posting strong numbers in London. Now their smaller brethren are proving that they can notch …
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Art Webinars – Online Seminars
Conversation on Art #301 THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTAn introduction to African-American achievements in the visual arts,especially painting, from Colonial times to the present. Saturday, February 27 3 PMhttp://www.bestdeal123.com/pages/digital_downloads.html**********Conversation on Art #302 …
Celebrating African American art in Toledo
As you know, February is Black History Month. For the last 15 years, the 20 North Gallery in downtown Toledo has been celebrating the month with art exhibits from African …
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Jon Calvert visual artist
As an artist Jon suggest that black art is expressive in conversation, and has a position in creativity that is personally educational and observative. It’s color and content is a …
Renee Scarbo visual artist
Brilliant reds and golds glow in any light, bringing a burst of color to any room. Add your favorite blooms to this striking glass vase for a breathtakingly beautiful focus …
Calvin Johnson – Visual Artist
Calvin Johnson Calvin’s lifelong love of art was first nurtured in a home filled with creativity flowing from his grandparents, parents and siblings. It grew immensely with his introduction of …
The O’Jays, Jerry Butler & more – October Gallery 2009 Philadelphia International Art Expo
The Jackson Saga
The BET Awards were on last night and Joe Jackson attended. Now I understand people mourn and grieve lost ones in their own way, but when asked how was he …
Michael
I got my hair cut yesterday and we all know that perming, braiding, weaving, and cutting can take hours, so I was there for awhile. In that time, the television …
If Obama Hadn’t Won
The photos, news articles and continual storm of chaos sprouting from Iran have been soul crushing. A couple days ago, a friend linked me to a video of a 16-year-old …