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Kerry James Marshall’s ‘‘Untitled (Studio)’’ (2014) appears in “Black Art: In the Absence of Light,” a documentary film directed by Sam Pollard. Credit HBO.
Kerry James Marshall’s ‘‘Untitled (Studio)’’ (2014) appears in “Black Art: In the Absence of Light,” a documentary film directed by Sam Pollard. Credit HBO.
Inspirational Black Artists Series
Black artists have paved the way for millions of people to be heard. With their art they share unique experiences that represent the struggles and triumphs African Americans have faced throughout 400 years of history in the United States. Doing so through music, paintings, books, poetry. They dive deep into the experiences lived by Black people.
In this series, learn from several artists what it’s like to create art and where their inspiration comes from, what leads them to come up with ways to showcase what want to express. It is vital for everyone to know their history to understand the kinds of contributions they have made to society.
More about black excellence and how the arts give them the power to speak the truth.
In this series, learn from several artists what it’s like to create art and where their inspiration comes from, what leads them to come up with ways to showcase what want to express. It is vital for everyone to know their history to understand the kinds of contributions they have made to society.
More about black excellence and how the arts give them the power to speak the truth.