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Hyperallergic

A Shape-Shifting Artist, 87 Years Young

April 28, 2019 Art, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Over the course of a 70-year-career, David Driskell has been making art about memory, jazz, cities, spirituality, and nature.

The Washington Informer Online

Exhibition Shows Range of Black Beauty

February 20, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

"Posing Beauty in African American Culture," the latest exhibition at the David Driskell Center, confirms that Black people are lovely.

Maryland Today

Striking Poses

February 07, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

New exhibition examines depictions of African American beauty.

Conversation: Professors Driskell And Holton

January 06, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

A conversation between Professors David C. Driskell and Curlee Holton to highlight Professor Driskell's contribution to the country's artistic history

George Smith, Ph.D.

January 04, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

George Smith, Ph. D. showcases new book

Press Release: Posing Beauty in African American Culture

January 01, 2019 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

David C. Driskell Center to Present an Exhibition Exporing Beauty in African American Culture

Culture Type

Beyond Basel: Where to See, Buy, and Experience African and African American Art During Miami Art Week 2018

December 08, 2018 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Miami Art Week will include a plethora of art and activities focusing on artists of African descent.

The Diamondback

Artist Panel for Driskell Center’s ‘Moving Visuals’ Explains Impact of Time-Based Art

October 10, 2018 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

Featured artists share how live performance, interactive art and film uniquely express creative ideas.

The Diamondback

"Moving Visuals" at the Driskell Center is Shocking and Enlightening

September 16, 2018 College of Arts and Humanities, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

The "Moving Visuals" exhibit deals with issues of blackness, power and identity through bizarre videos and nude performance.

Press Release: Moving Visuals

September 13, 2018 David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora

David C. Driskell Center to Present The Exhibition Moving Visuals