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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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New Art from LaShun BealBasket of Apples Giclee on Paper or CanvasEdition size= 50 Image size=18″w x 24″h $150 LaShun Beal, born in 1962, is a native of Detroit. He …
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The Florida Highwaymen Artists were the beginning of Florida’s contemporary art tradition, and are credited for the beginning of the “Indian River School” art movement. They developed their own individual …
The Mountain of Miracles. Cleous Young, aka CY, is the creative thinker behind the brand The Mountain of Miracles. Young has not only introduced the market to an interactive CD-ROM, …
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film FestivalThe film festival is August 11th – 14th Stephanie’s enthusiasm for event planning combined with Floyd’s passion for filmmaking was the foundation for Run …
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OUR LOVE OF JOHN T. SCOTTMarch 25 – October 31, 2010 This personal look at the New Orleans artist’s life, art work, journey and private reflections examines both John Scott’s …
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Baltimore Events and Festivals 2010 Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar Fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, smoked meats, cheeses, arts & crafts, and more fill the state’s largest producers-only market, Sundays, May …