Harlem Fine Arts ShowRevisiting American Struggle at the Jacob Lawrence MET ExhibitThe Metropolitan Museum of Art is open again! I am sure it’s easy to tell how enthused I am — especially given my post a few weeks ago. I…Sep 26, 2020Sep 26, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowA Letter to My Fellow Quarantine StudentsLike many around the country, I am back to school this week in what will be the most unique academic year in modern history. As an MFA…Sep 18, 2020Sep 18, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowProfile in Black Artists: Laura Palmer EdwardsAfter a 25-year hiatus, artist Laura Palmer Edwards returned to the studio and art classes in 2002. From there, she has had the…Sep 16, 2020Sep 16, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowJacob Armstead LawrenceJacob Armstead Lawrence (1917–2000) was an African American painter known for documenting the African American experience through his…Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowWhere to Begin an Archive of Grief? Considering August 28thFriday, August 28, 2020 was the anniversary of the murder of Emmett Till.Sep 4, 2020Sep 4, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowFilming the Revolution — Five Films by Black Artists I’m Thinking AboutThe Revolution Could be filmed? Five films I’m thinking aboutAug 28, 2020Aug 28, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowWhat I Miss about Arts and Culture in New YorkLast week on vacation, I spent a good majority of my time outside. Even as the tropical storm came and winds blew, I stayed on the porch…Aug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowThe Revolution Can Be Heard: Five Protest Songs I’m Thinking AboutWhile writing the last post, a friend rightly pointed out that I shouldn’t limit protest art to just visual art. Especially since so many…Aug 8, 2020Aug 8, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowProtest art I’m thinking about right now — Part 1 Visual ArtsAs the Movement for Black Lives continues, I’ve started reflecting on the power for art to inspire folks to act. Black Lives Matter murals…Aug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020
Harlem Fine Arts ShowProfile in Black Artists: Melrick SteeleChicago artist Melrick Steele is known for his vibrant, colorful abstract pieces. Born and raised on the south side of the city, Melrick…Jul 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020