Art

Harriet Tubman: A Pathway to Our Roots 2 min read

• African-American history

Harriet Tubman: A Pathway to Our Roots

Lisa DuBois 4 years ago

The following words kept Harriet Tubman alive during her darkest days: There are two things I’ve got a right to, and these are, Death or... Read More

Faith Ringgold’s Retrospective Exhibit “American People”

6 min read

• Art
• Museum
• Women's History Month

Faith Ringgold’s Retrospective Exhibit “American People”

Ellen Levitt 4 years ago

What is North American art? Who are the North American People? There are many answers to these two questions — and more likely — curators,... Read More

AfroFuturist Period Room “almost woke” at the MET? 7 min read

• African-American history
• Art

AfroFuturist Period Room “almost woke” at the MET?

Ellen Levitt 4 years ago

Reclaiming the Past While Being Future Forward The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a selection of what are called “period rooms.” As in many other... Read More

NYC’s New Museum Triennial and Pan African Artists Today 3 min read

• Art

NYC’s New Museum Triennial and Pan African Artists Today

Ellen Levitt 4 years ago

In the world of art museums, the biennial and triennial exhibitions generate a lot of buzz. These art survey shows bring together a variety of... Read More