Yinka Shonibare Exhibits in Tri-state Area Museums

Yinka Shonibare, the London-based, Nigerian artist is exhibiting a mid-career survey of work at the Brooklyn Museum, and an installation at The Newark Museum called "Party Time" a commission to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the museum's founding.

The New York Times reviewed Shonibare's work on June 17, 2009. The New York Times web site also features a short film called "Art and Identity" examing Shonibare's work, along with a clip from Art 21, the PBS series on contemporary art.

Debate: Quality Art, Discourse, Education, and Neighborhood

The Chicago Tribune's blog, Art Talk Chicago, recently posted an editorial by photographer Dawoud Bey, examining issues of representation for Chicago's African-American artists.

The Harsh Realities of Being A Professional Artist or What Does Race, Gender or Neighborhood Have to Do With It?

Local News On African-American Art

I think its important to keep abreast of local art news. Here are two articles that peaked my interest. Each piece covers a local art event/issue which reflect national concerns or scholarly debate: qualifying the African-American art canon, and how a community (and a nation) can help support local black-owned art galleries.

Post your comments and reflections.

Art: Del. show is a didactic sampler

Bayard Gallery, devoted to African-American art, will reopen in new location months after announcing closing

Gordon Parks Foundation Hosts "Celebrating Fashion" Awards Gala

blackgivesback, a blog dedicated to philanthrophy in the Black community, highlights the Gordon Parks Foundation's "Celebrating Fashion" Awards Gala.

Paul Jones African-American Art Collection

A short film featuring the African-American art collection of Paul Jones, recently shown at the Bryant Center and Stillman College.

Credit: Tommy Stevenson, an associate editor at The Tuscaloosa News in Alabama.