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'A Black Art Fair' on display this weekend at Toronto's Nia Centre | CBC News

The Nia Centre for the Arts is hosting a unique exhibition showcasing Black artists from the African diaspora.

Black artists and the making of transatlantic modernism

The 1969 exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" was a flawed attempt at bridging racial divides, lacking Black artists' works and even featuring a controversial essay by a student.
The Met's recent exhibition "The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism" finally showcases Black art from the 1920s and 1930s, sourced from historically Black institutions.

'A Black Art Fair' on display this weekend at Toronto's Nia Centre | CBC News

The Nia Centre for the Arts is hosting a unique exhibition showcasing Black artists from the African diaspora.

Black artists and the making of transatlantic modernism

The 1969 exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" was a flawed attempt at bridging racial divides, lacking Black artists' works and even featuring a controversial essay by a student.
The Met's recent exhibition "The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism" finally showcases Black art from the 1920s and 1930s, sourced from historically Black institutions.
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'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' Resurrects an Anti-Apartheid Photographer

Ernest Cole's legacy is revived through the film that critiques the treatment of Black artists and societal issues spanning apartheid and post-Jim Crow America.

US judge allows artist Deborah Roberts's copyright infringement lawsuit against New York gallery to proceed

Richard Beavers Gallery faces a copyright lawsuit from Deborah Roberts over alleged infringement of her distinctive artistic style.

Ohio's Wexner Center Hosts Two Artists With an Eye for the Spiritual

The Wexner Center showcases concurrent exhibitions of Ming Smith and Rotimi Fani-Kayode, emphasizing their impact on Black photography.

Elizabeth Catlett-the artist who was seen as a threat to the US-gets her due with touring show

Elizabeth Catlett, an influential artist and activist, faced government opposition yet remained committed to Black revolutionary artistry throughout her career.

'American Fiction' and the 'Just Literature' Problem

American Fiction is a film that explores the challenges of making and getting paid for apolitical Black art.
The film highlights the tension between how a Black writer is seen by others and how they see themselves, and the demands of the industry for socially conscious literature.

Jamea Richmond-Edwards: 'We're simultaneously living in the past, present and future'

Jamea Richmond-Edwards cites Sun Ra as one of her primary artistic inspirations for her exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Her work transports viewers to a universe that goes beyond white supremacy and grounds Black mythologies in self-portraiture and figural composition

651 ARTS Expands Board Of Directors

651 ARTS welcomes China Moses and Cynthia Gordy Giwa to its Board of Directors for organizational expansion.

What Chef Naj Austin and Screenwriter Van Newman Put on Their Wedding Registry

Couples are intentional with wedding registries, focusing on meaningful items for their home.

10 things to do in Boston this weekend

Explore cultural events in Boston like the Roxbury Film Festival and Embrace Ideas Festival showcasing Black art and anti-racism discussions.
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