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From Invisibility to Political Activism: the Black Experience in American Art

From Invisibility to Political Activism: the Black Experience in American Art

Historically, and in our own time, African American artists have foregrounded in their work the social, political, and cultural successes of Black Americans and have offered vociferous critiques of violations of their civil rights and of systemic racism. This lecture will analyze works by African American artists in the collection of the VMFA, among others, as the means of resistance and political activism aiming to dismantle racial prejudice and celebrate multilayered African American identities.

Evie Terrono, Professor of Art History at Randolph-Macon College

This program has been organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is supported, in part, by the Paul Mellon Endowment and the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.

This program is offered as part of the library's commemoration of Black History Month. View additional programs in this series.

Date:
Tue Feb 4th 2025
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:
TW Meeting Room
Library:
Twin Hickory Area Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Art     Lectures & Talks