romare bearden

Romare Bearden: The Prevalence of Ritual

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In 1971, the Museum of Modern Art presented Romare Bearden: The Prevalence of Ritual, a landmark exhibition for both the artist and the museum. Celebrating Romare Bearden’s mastery of collage, this solo show marked an advance in the broader recognition and visibility of African American artists within the mainstream. This presentation will explore the context in which this project developed, the organization of the exhibition itself, and its legacy.

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I Only Want to Paint Screening and Conversation on Tom Wesselmann

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Join us for “I Only Want to Paint Screening and Conversation on Tom Wesselmann,” a Preserving Legacies Colloquium at NYU Steinhardt, with Susan Davidson (author of Tom Wesselmann: The Great American Nude), Jeffrey Sturges (Director of Exhibitions, The Estate of Tom Wesselmann) and Huffa Frobes-Cross (Tom Wesselmann Catalogue Raisonné Project Manager, WPI).

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The Wildenstein Plattner Institute Announces Inaugural Digital Release of The Romare Bearden Catalogue Raisonné Project

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Marking a Milestone in Art Historical Scholarship:Bearden, 1964–1969 is the First Digital Catalogue Raisonné for aMajor 20th Century African American Artist The Wildenstein Plattner Institute (WPI) is proud to announce the inaugural release of the Romare Bearden Catalogue Raisonné Project, focusing on the artist’s unique works created between 1964 and 1969. This significant launch represents

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Bearden on Film

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Join us as we explore Romare Bearden’s influence on visual storytelling and his representation on film. The event will celebrate the WPI Digital Archives’ release of A/V footage from the Romare Bearden Foundation’s collection. Filmmakers Deborah Riley Draper and Nelson Breen will participate in a conversation, moderated by Dr. Camara Holloway.

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