Arts
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David Driskell, Scholar and Advocate for African Diaspora Art, Dies at 88
Driskell had many attributes connected to his career throughout his life. He was an artist, art scholar, art historian, art…
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Walters Widow Donates Coveted Art Collection to Howard U.
The widow of internationally renowned scholar and activist Ronald Walters is gifting Howard University with her coveted collection of African…
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Exhibit Features Diverse Range of African American Artists
Whether you are an avid follower of African American art or still learning about art of the African diaspora, [Un]Common…
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Phillips Exhibit Brings Migration to the Public
Taking its title from the seminal quote by the late author Richard Wright ("Native Son") and sharing the name with…
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HumanitiesDC Patsy Fletcher Cultural Heritage Awards
The Patsy Fletcher Cultural Heritage Award on September 4, 2019 recognized four individuals who have made significant contributions to the…
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Captured: Artist Ted Ellis Documents and Preserves 400 Years of African American History
New Orleans-born artist Ted Ellis has captured and created over 5,000 paintings of the life of African Americans for more…
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Honfleur Gallery Honors Late Artist with Group Show
When the late Michael Platt was alive, his house would be filled with artist friends, former and current students and…
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Haitian Ambassador Marks New Post with Diaspora Exhibit
When newly appointed Haitian Ambassador to the U.S. Hervé Denis quietly took office in early March, he had a grand…
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‘Art in Action’ Showcases Social Justice at Library of Congress
"Art in Action: Herblock and Fellow Artists Respond to Their Times," is a quiet exhibit tucked into a small gallery…
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Mexican Artist José Sacal Remembered in New Exhibit
Art aficionados in Washington can take in the exhibition "Sacal: Un Mexicano Universal," on display at the Mexican Cultural Institute…
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