James Augustus Van Der Zee was pioneering African-American photographer who made significant contributions to the art world during the Harlem Renaissance. Born on June 29... Read More
Art
Interested in African-American art? We feature black artists and their work, inform you about the latest museum exhibitions and you get to know the people behind the scenes.
February 4: Augusta Savage
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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

James Augustus Van Der Zee — Harlem Renaissance Historian
Pioneers of Style/ Influential African-American Icons in Art and Fashion
Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases
A Cultural Confluence: African-American Literature in Europe |1992-41
Talk at the 2024 Gala at The Shed and special events