WHO IS GIO SWABY?
My work revolves around an exploration of identity, more specifically, the intersections of Blackness and womanhood. I am interested in … Continue reading WHO IS GIO SWABY?
Category: Harlem
JORDAN CASTEEL DEBUTS AT THE NEW MUSEUM
Jordan Casteel is having her first New York solo museum show at the tender age of 31. An exhibition of … Continue reading JORDAN CASTEEL DEBUTS AT THE NEW MUSEUM
PALMER C. HAYDEN
Palmer Hayden, Harlem Renaissance artist and beyond Palmer Hayden’s birth was on November 9th 1890. He was an African American … Continue reading PALMER C. HAYDEN
JAMES BALDWIN IS BACK — THANK GOD
Born in 1924 in New York City, James Baldwin published the 1953 novel Go Tell It on the Mountain, going … Continue reading JAMES BALDWIN IS BACK — THANK GOD
NOMINATING HARLEM’S LITTLE BLACKBIRD
American singer and dancer, a leading performer during the Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s Florence Mills, … Continue reading NOMINATING HARLEM’S LITTLE BLACKBIRD
20TH ANNIVERSARY
We wish to thank the artists that we have presented to serve the people of New York City with diverse … Continue reading 20TH ANNIVERSARY
JACOB LAWRENCE TURNS 100
My belief is that it is most important for an artist to develop an approach and philosophy about life – … Continue reading JACOB LAWRENCE TURNS 100
DERRICK ADAMS EXHIBITION ON PATRICK KELLY
Derrick Adams is a multidisciplinary New York-based artist working in performance, video, sound and 2D and 3D realms. His practice … Continue reading DERRICK ADAMS EXHIBITION ON PATRICK KELLY
ELLA FITZGERALD — CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Ella Fitzgerald, known as the “First Lady of Song” and “Lady Ella”, was an American jazz and song vocalist who … Continue reading ELLA FITZGERALD — CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
BLACK POWER MOVEMENT AT SCHOMBURG CENTER
Black Power! serves as another touchstone in the Schomburg’s “Black Power 50” focus, a yearlong examination into the 50th anniversary … Continue reading BLACK POWER MOVEMENT AT SCHOMBURG CENTER
HARLEM RENAISSANCE QUOTES
As we remember Black History Month in 2017, we have quotes from Harlem Renaissance artists to reflect upon & we … Continue reading HARLEM RENAISSANCE QUOTES
FUNKTIONAL VIBRATIONS AT THE HUDSON YARDS STATION
The West Harlem Art Fund has presented Xenobia Bailey in an exhibition before. We are so happy for her and … Continue reading FUNKTIONAL VIBRATIONS AT THE HUDSON YARDS STATION
RICHARD HUNT AMERICAN SCULPTOR
The Amazing Richard … Continue reading RICHARD HUNT AMERICAN SCULPTOR
WEST HARLEM ART FUND WILL INTERVIEW ARTIST NARI WARD IN MAY
The West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with WBAI FM Radio will have a one-on-one interview with artist Nari Ward. … Continue reading WEST HARLEM ART FUND WILL INTERVIEW ARTIST NARI WARD IN MAY
GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THINGS
The West Harlem Art Fund is embarking on a new journey. We will produce engaging interventions, panel … Continue reading GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THINGS
STREET ART GONE FUSION CRAZY
Curators Lady K Fever and Savona Bailey-McClain Fusion Corner NY: Graffiti & Street Art Collectables Artists: BG 183 TATs Cru, … Continue reading STREET ART GONE FUSION CRAZY
PHOTOS FROM BREAKFAST PANEL ONE
The West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with Iconic Linx had a great time at the Red Rooster for FUSION … Continue reading PHOTOS FROM BREAKFAST PANEL ONE
DINNER BENEFIT AT THE BEAUMONT
AUDUBON MURAL PROJECT LED BY GALLERY GITLER& IS SPOTLIGHTED
The last presentation for benefit guests were three videos of the Audubon Mural Project. A collaboration between the Gitler& gallery … Continue reading AUDUBON MURAL PROJECT LED BY GALLERY GITLER& IS SPOTLIGHTED
WHAF PRESENTED ITALIAN FUTURISM TO BENEFIT GALA
Nicola Lucchi, courtesy of the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) was the featured speaker at the West Harlem … Continue reading WHAF PRESENTED ITALIAN FUTURISM TO BENEFIT GALA
