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NIGERIAN ARTIST TOYIN OJIH ODUTOLA
Born in Nigeria, Toyin Ojih Odutola is a contemporary artist who focuses on the sociopolitical construct of skin color through her multimedia drawings. Her work explores her personal journey of having been born in Nigeria then moving and assimilating into American culture in conservative Alabama. “I’m doing black on black on…
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ELLA FITZGERALD — CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Ella Fitzgerald, known as the “First Lady of Song” and “Lady Ella”, was an American jazz and song vocalist who interpreted much of the Great American Songbook. Synopsis Following a troubled childhood, Ella Fitzgerald turned to singing and debuted at the Apollo Theater in 1934. Discovered in an amateur contest,…
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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 of the Black Power movement. Stokely Carmichael and fellow Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) worker Willie Ricks introduced Black Power as a concept in June 1966. Black Power! is located…
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HARLEM RENAISSANCE QUOTES
As we remember Black History, we have quotes from Harlem Renaissance artists to reflect upon & we should take heed because of recent political developments.
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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 her stunning Glass Mosaic at the new Hudson Yards Station. Xenobia is an amazing fiber artist! Bailey’s artwork consists of majestic mosaics suspended above the main entrance of the new…
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alt – break in Miami
Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future. Elie Wiesel By Savona Bailey-McClain, Executive…
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IT MUST BE CITY
professional-artist-workshop-flyer This Fall, the Executive Director & Chief Curator of the West Harlem Art Fund will offer a professional development course in partnership with BMCC. For six weeks, artists, curators and arts administrators will be able to learn strategies for creating public art works in open, public spaces throughout NYC.…
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GUERRA DE LA PAZ INSTALLATIONS
The Cuban-born artists Alain Guerra (b. 1968) and Neraldo de la Paz (b. 1955) have been working collaboratively under the name Guerra de la Paz since 1996. The duo currently have an installation — A Stitch in Time: Ghost Variations at the C.G. Boerner Gallery in Chelsea. Guerra de…
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RICHARD HUNT AMERICAN SCULPTOR
The Amazing Richard Hunt is in HARLEM !! BIO Richard Hunt (born September 12, 1935) is an internationally renowned sculptor. He was born in 1935 on Chicago’s South Side. From an early age he…
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JARDíN DE LAS SEMILLAS
An ecological phenomena has been occurring gradually around the globe. The incorporation of street art & graffiti with botanical materials. The results are quite spectacular because it’s interactive, living…
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CURSE IGNORANCE WITH COLOR
In light of so many tragedies around the world, West Harlem Art Fund is sharing art to inspire and curse ignorance. God Bless to all the victims.
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CHIMACLOUD IN TIMES SQUARE
The works by artist Saya Woolfalk are breathtaking. Amazing, interactive, colorful (to say the least), digital and ALWAYS inviting. Curator Savona Bailey-McClain will interview Saya Woolfalk about her journey and artistic practice. The interview will be available online starting Friday evening after a live broadcast. ChimaClouds is on view through…
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I AM INVESTED IN KEEPING PRESENT THE FORGOTTEN BODIES
“AND MY CURIOSITY MADE ME MORE AND MORE CURIOUS ” — Radcliffe Bailey Jack Shainman Gallery has represented Radcliffe Bailey since 2002. Solo exhibitions in the gallery have included Maroons (2014), Outer Spaceways (2011),Altered Destiny (2007), and Meet Me by the River (2002). Bailey was…
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BIG BLING
“Big Bling” is made from scrappy materials and is totemic in feeling and style, as if created by an ancient civilization, possibly not human. It also reads animal, but nothing really specific. Horse? Trojan horse? Elephant? Giant sloth? If you stumbled across this…
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WELL HELLO AFRICA 1:54
One continent with 54 countries. That’s what behind the art fair. The fair is located in Red Hook which took a long on this community but perseverance won the day and we have a fine art show. Above is a sampling of works with great artists represented by galleries around…
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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. This spring, Ward will present his 1st installation at the High Line in Chelsea. Known around the world as an accomplished sculptor and mixed media artist, the West Harlem Art…
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SURREALISM AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
‘Artist Ruud van Empel (Breda, 1958) makes collages of self-made photos that he combines using Photoshop to create an idealized representation. In fact, with familiar elements he presents a world with which we are not acquainted. We have only the image that is dished up to us by Van Empel…
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GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THINGS
The West Harlem Art Fund is embarking on a new journey. We will produce engaging interventions, panel talks, tours, thematic series and exhibitions that are more immersive. Getting to the root where all life matters. Connecting with others in mutual exchanges — fostering growth and cultural appreciation…
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FUSION EAST WEST COMING THIS SPRING
Work by Sai Morikawa Catering by Hanamizuli Japanese Cafe The West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with independent curator Sai Morikawa from Japan and her collective will present FUSION EAST WEST during FRIEZE Art Week in Chelsea at the UR Concept Space located within Hanamizuli Japanese Cafe. Sai Morikawa studied…
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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, BriM TATs Cru aka Mr. MadCap, BIND, Ms. BoomBox, Karlos Carmaco, Marthalicia, Natalie Wood, Share37, SIENIDE, REE, and B Girl Rokafella The West Harlem Art Fund transformed the main floor…
