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Two Centuries of Black Art Exhibit at LACMA
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art previews a comprehensive survey titled Two Centuries of Black American Art featuring over 200 works by 63 artists. Curator David Driskell highlights a broad portrayal of black craft from 18th century metalwork to contemporary forms and notes the show counters stereotypes. The exhibition travels to Atlanta Dallas and Brooklyn next year with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Philip Morris Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
America
David Driskell
Fisk University
Nashville
Tenn
Driske Oo
Driskell
Artis
John J. Audubon
David Butler
Clementine Hunter
National Endowment For the Humanities
Philip Morris Inc
Atlanta
Dallas
Brooklyn
N.Y