Art

February 4: Augusta Savage 2 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Black History Month

February 4: Augusta Savage

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through History Month The Sculptor Who Lifted Every Voice Story In 1939, Augusta Savage created The Harp, a monumental sculpture for the... Read More

February 1: Jacob Lawrence 2 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Black History Month

February 1: Jacob Lawrence

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Migration Series”: Chronicling a People’s Journey Story Jacob Lawrence was one of the most celebrated painters of... Read More

✨ Sneak Peek Alert! ✨— Jacob Lawrence 1 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Black History Month

✨ Sneak Peek Alert! ✨— Jacob Lawrence

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

Kicking off February 1 with the legendary Jacob Lawrence, a master storyteller of the Harlem Renaissance. Did you know his iconic Migration Series brought the struggles... Read More

Pioneers of Style/ Influential African-American Icons in Art and Fashion 1 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Crossword Puzzle
• Fashion

Pioneers of Style/ Influential African-American Icons in Art and Fashion

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

In the vibrant tapestry of visual culture, African-American icons — artists, designers, and fashion trendsetters — have profoundly influenced and reshaped the landscape of art... Read More

Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases 2 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Dance
• Museum
• Theatre

Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases

Souleo 1 year ago

Two of New York City’s premier institutions, Park Avenue Armory and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are honoring the Black legacy through a series of... Read More

A Cultural Confluence: African-American Literature in Europe |1992-41 5 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Discussion
• Education/Scholarship
• Lecture

A Cultural Confluence: African-American Literature in Europe |1992-41

Barbara B. Lewis 1 year ago

The Fabres’ Initiative: “The initial step was ours. We created the occasion,” Genevieve Fabre told me last month in Paris on the campus of the... Read More

Talk at the 2024 Gala at The Shed and special events 5 min read

• Art
• Fashion
• Special Events

Talk at the 2024 Gala at The Shed and special events

Souleo 1 year ago

The month of November was full of galas and special events. Check out the talk about transgender parenthood at the 2024 Gala at Shed, a... Read More

Ellis Haizlip — a pioneering television producer 4 min read

• African-American history
• Art
• Media
• Television

Ellis Haizlip — a pioneering television producer

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Early Life and Vision Ellis Haizlip was a pioneering television producer and host, renowned for his groundbreaking work in promoting African-American culture through the medium... Read More