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In 1969, writing about Dance Theatre of Harlem, Clive Barnes, dance critic for The New York Times, began his article, ?Black is beautiful, classic ballet is beautiful, so why are the two so rarely found together?? That changed when Arthur Mitchell, accomplished artistic director, astute educator, talented choreographer and extraordinary dancer, co-founded Dance Theatre of [...]
Geoffrey & Carmen: Memoir in Four Movements DuSable Museum of African American History Opens: February 9, 2013 The DuSable Museum of African American History in association with the California African American Museum (CAAM) will present an exhibition, Geoffrey and Carmen: A Memoir in Four Movements. The exhibition will include more than 90 paintings, sculptures, photographs, [...]
The Flag is Bleeding © Faith Ringgold, American People Series, 1967. Oil on Canvas. Courtesy of Faith Ringgold and ACA Galleries, New York In Faith Ringgold’s words, “American People is about the condition of black and white America and the paradoxes of integration felt by many black Americans.” Her two earliest series, “American People” (1962-1967) [...]
“Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment” examines the rich history and cultural significance of the legendary Harlem theater, tracing the story from its origins as a segregated burlesque hall to its starring role at the epicenter of African American entertainment and American popular culture. The first exhibition to [...]
The works of art included in this long-term installation focus on three areas of African American culture and history. The Musicians celebrates everyday people who have exercised their right to interpret the world as they see it through songs and instruments. Dance and Dancers on the other hand, honors those artists who use their bodies [...]
Scientists have utilized several scientific methods to answer the question where did humankind come from and how did they evolve into present day humans. The Who Am I Exhibition sponsored by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (Detroit, MI) explores two of these methods: “LUCY: The Story of Human Origins” and “The [...]
Farmington Hills artist Robbie Best was born in Birmingham, Alabama and reared in the City of Detroit. Ms. Best works in a variety of mediums: oil and watercolor, printmaking, charcoal, mixed media and sculpture. Her subject matter is varied and reveals the breadth and range of her interests and passion. Her most consistent themes reflect [...]
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