African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from The David C. Driskell Center
African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from The David C. Driskell Center
African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center, an exhibition in which works by renowned artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, and Sam Gilliam are coupled with exciting new visionaries, including Chakaia Booker, Lorna Simpson, and Kara Walker, collectively reflects the growing prominence—and complexity—of the field of African American Art over the last 60 years. The exhibition is organized by the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland and opened on Thursday, September 20, 2012 with a public reception from 5-7PM. The exhibition ran until December 14, 2012.
Over thirty-five years ago, when prominent artist, collector, and scholar David C. Driskell developed the 1976 exhibition Two Centuries of Black American Art: 1750-1950, organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, he introduced the tremendous depth and breadth of African American art and creativity to an international audience. African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center, curated by Dr. Robert E. Steele and Dorit Yaron, the David C. Driskell Center’s Former Executive Director and Acting Director, respectively, and Independent Scholar Dr. Adrienne L. Childs, honors the legacy of this landmark exhibition and brings to the nation the next pivotal chapter of African American art.
Installation Images
Travel Schedule
October 7, 2016 - January 22, 2017
Susquehanna Museum of Art 1401 North 3rd Street Harrisburg, PA 17102
March 21 - June 29, 2015
Polk Museum of Art 800 E. Palmetto Street Lakeland, FL 33801
September 15, 2014 - January 4, 2015
Figge Art Museum 225 West Second Street Davenport, IA 52801
January 16 - June 15, 2014
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
February 15 - April 28, 2013
Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center, an exhibition in which works by renowned artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, and Sam Gilliam are coupled with exciting new visionaries, including Chakaia Booker, Lorna Simpson, and Kara Walker, collectively reflects the growing prominence—and complexity—of the field of African American Art over the last 60 years. The exhibition is organized by the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland and opened on Thursday, September 20, 2012 with a public reception from 5-7PM. The exhibition ran until December 14, 2012.
Over thirty-five years ago, when prominent artist, collector, and scholar David C. Driskell developed the 1976 exhibition Two Centuries of Black American Art: 1750-1950, organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, he introduced the tremendous depth and breadth of African American art and creativity to an international audience. African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center, curated by Dr. Robert E. Steele and Dorit Yaron, the David C. Driskell Center’s Former Executive Director and Acting Director, respectively, and Independent Scholar Dr. Adrienne L. Childs, honors the legacy of this landmark exhibition and brings to the nation the next pivotal chapter of African American art.
Installation Images
Travel Schedule
October 7, 2016 - January 22, 2017
Susquehanna Museum of Art 1401 North 3rd Street Harrisburg, PA 17102
March 21 - June 29, 2015
Polk Museum of Art 800 E. Palmetto Street Lakeland, FL 33801
September 15, 2014 - January 4, 2015
Figge Art Museum 225 West Second Street Davenport, IA 52801
January 16 - June 15, 2014
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
February 15 - April 28, 2013
Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
