Over the weekend the BAIA Foundation hosted a lecture by Dean Mitchell, on “Navigating the Art World”.For the talk, Dean Mitchell highlighted the nature of building success against the odds—chronicling his journey from humble beginnings to international recognition.As a participating artist in the invitational “Landscapes for Richard Mayhew,” Mitch…

Najee & Jamaal Art Basel Week 2023 by BAIA Talksद्वारा BAIA Talks

Kevin Johnson came by the Black Art in America Gallery to open the Kindred exhibition and sat with your boy JBarber on the Noize! Kevin spent 20 years in the military and now embraces life as an artist. We talk about being an artist in the military and how he began this new phase of his life. Kevin tells us about the symbols in his work (hoodies, f…

In this BAIA Exclusive episode of Studio Noize, your boy JBarber discusses the attack on Black thought that's happening in Florida and around the country. This trend is not surprising, but still scary to imagine where it will lead. How long will it be before they also ban Black art and imagery? What should artists do to respond and fight back? List…

Explore Elizabeth Catlett's influence with curator Humberto Moro. SCADGroup exhibition'ELIZABETH CATLETT: POINTS OF CONTACT'SEPT. 23, 2021 - JAN. 30, 2022Presented in the SCAD Museum of Art’s Evans Center for African American Studies, Elizabeth Catlett: Points of Contact is a long overdue exploration of the artist’s profound influence on artistic p…

Butter Art Fair held its Inaugural Black Art Fair Labor Day Weekend 2021. Hear thoughts from a local artists regarding what this means. Visit Black Art In America Instagram and Facebook pages for images from the fair.द्वारा BAIA Talks

In this BAIA Talk exclusive, artist and photographer Todd Gray discusses his most recent exhibit, Matrix 186 (March 4 - July 18, 2021) and what inspires his work, with Faron Manuel, Independent Curator, and Tracy Ann Simmons, Miami Culture Maven.Detailing his radical take on photography and assemblage, and countering mental colonialism through his …

'Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design'Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter is an expert storyteller who harnesses the power of visual communication to share vital narratives exploring culture, race, and politics. Creating costumes for generation- defining films like Black Panther, Selma, and Do the Right Thing, she brings vibranc…

This marks the 12th year that SCAD celebrates deFINE ART and the first time all the programming will be virtual. This allows for audiences around the world to tune-in to the three days of arts programming which will include a virtual opening reception, gallery talks, artist conversations, studio visits, and more. There is truly something for all ar…

BAIA BITS: James Lesesne WellsLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit blackartinamerica.com for moreद्वारा BAIA Talks

BAIA BITS: John Woodrow WilsonLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit www.blackartinamerica.com to learn more.द्वारा BAIA Talks

BAIA Bits: visionary artist Mr. Imagination overcomes being shot, house fire to cement international legacyBAIA Bits are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members, with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Learn more about you can help support this content here -- https://www.patreon.com/blackartinamerica…

BAIA BITS: Gwendolyn KnightLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.द्वारा BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: Betty Blayton-Taylor (July 10, 1937 – October 2, 2016)Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.द्वारा BAIA Talks

BAIA BITS: Festac '77Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art. . .Would you buy stock in BAIA if you could? Well we invite you to join us in becoming a monthly supporter, starting at just $3 a month YOU become a stakeholder and begin to help us transform lives through art. We are growing the BAIA team and will use your contributions to hire more te…

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BAIA BITS: Jean-Michel Basquiat's DefacementLittle Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Visit www.blackartinamerica.com for more in this series.द्वारा BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS: The Historic South Side Community Art Center In Chicago.Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets ArtBAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire.द्वारा BAIA Talks

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BAIA BITS :Little Moments Where Knowledge Meets Art. BAIA BITS are produced in part by the generous support of our Patreon members with a special shout out to Zadig & Voltaire. Black Art in America™ (BAIA) is a multifaceted media company located in Columbus Georgia. BAIA™ was established in 2010. Learn more at:https://blackartinamerica.com/https://…

Independent curator, Faron Manuel and Jamaal Barber of Studio Noize Podcast interview Frank Mitchell, curator of the exhibition Afrocosmologies: American Reflections at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art for this episode of BAIA Talks.Afrocosmologies: American ReflectionsOctober 19, 2019 – January 20, 2020 Black artists explore spirituality and cultu…

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Najee Dorsey in conversation with Ulysses Marshall. Mr. Marshall was born in 1946 in Vienna, Georgia. He was educated at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia in sociology. He received his Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in Baltimore. Furthermore, he went onto receive his Masters degree from Baltimore…

Najee Dorsey in conversation with Dean L. Mitchell. Dean was born 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and reared in Quincy, Florida. He is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio. Mitchell is well known for his figurative works, landscapes and still lifes. In addition to watercolors, he is accomplished in other mediums, i…

Najee Dorsey in conversation with Robin Holder. Robin is represented in significant collections including the Library of Congress, the Clark Atlanta Collection, Yale University, The Washington State Arts Commission, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, James E. Lewis Museum of Art, Paul R. Jones Collection of the University of Delawa…

Najee Dorsey in conversation with Nelson Stevens. Nelson received a BFA degree from Ohio University and MFA degree from Kent State University. Early in his training, he found himself in the position of having to prove to his professors in the Art Department that there is in fact such a thing as “Black Art." Asserting that prejudice did indeed exist…

Patric McCoy, Co-Founder of Diasporal Rhythms presents how that Chicago-based organization of art collectors has for 15 years worked to break down misconceptions about the act of art collecting and through inventive programs and activities redefined “art collector” such that more and more Chicagoans are seeing themselves as active agents in our vis…

BAIA Talks: Inside scoop: What really happened with the Barnes Foundation lecture held at the BAIA Philadelphia Fine Art Show, September 15th, 2018. The Barnes Foundation has a collection worth over $70 billion, and is matched by an astounding multitude of myths and rumors about its origins and its founder Albert Barnes. Forget everything you think…

We had a chance sit down with Sammetria Goodson, who will be a guest speaker at our upcoming show in Philadelphia. Listen to what inspired her to get into art law. BAIA Talks: 1 – 1:45 pm A Path Forward: Join Sammetria Goodson, former Philadelphia resident, Temple Law Alum, and Attorney practicing Art Law, as she summarizes the legal Issues surroun…

Exploring Jazz and African American visual culture with curator David Houston. October 6th at 3pm at Black Art In America. 1506 6th avenue unit 115, Columbus, Georgia 31901 info@blackartinamerica.comDavid Houston, Curator and Art Historian* Over 28 years of curatorial experience in exhibition design, installation, and lighting (specialties: Modern …

BAIA Talks: Artist and Curator Sonie Ruffin discusses artwork inspired by the killing of Michael Brown and an encounter with police days after as well as the symbolism behind the artwork we will feature at the upcoming Black Art In America Fine Art Show Philadelphia September 14 – 16th at the Belmont Mansion. . Get tickets http://bit.ly/BAIAPHILLY…

What it means to be an African-American US Veteran, and How that Service Translates into Art Work. Panel to include artists Frank Frazier, Burl Washington, Bob Snead, and Steven Tette. by BAIA Talksद्वारा BAIA Talks

In this installment of BAIA Talks Najee has a candid conversation with United States Army Veteran and Iconic Artist Paul Goodnight about the upcoming fine art fair at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 'M.I.A: Military Inspired Art'SUBSCRIBE & LIKE for more podcasts #BAIAtalksPODCASTBLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA) is a leading online portal and net…

In this installment of BAIA Talks Najee has a candid conversation with United States Army Veteran and Iconic Artist Frank Frazier about the upcoming fine art fair at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 'M.I.A: Military Inspired Art'SUBSCRIBE & LIKE for more podcasts #BAIAtalksPODCASTBLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA) is a leading online portal and netw…

Join us for this informative talk on buying and building your own Black Fine Art collection. Moderator: Najee Dorsey in conversation with avid collector Jim Nixon of the Nixon Foundation Collection of African American art with a focus on Women artists.SUBSCRIBE & LIKE for more podcasts #BAIAtalksPODCASTBLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA) is a leading onli…

A tour and talk on the history of the Spiral Group, and background on their art pieces and those of the contemporary artists in the exhibit. Moderator: Ayanna Najuma? in conversation with artists Lavett Ballard?, Aziza Claudia Gibson-Hunter? Najee Dorsey and McCoy Michael? about the Spiral Now – 55 Years in the Making; New Artists, Familiar Struggl…

African American Art Dealers Respond to Recent NY Times Article:Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?In this installment of BAIA Talks, Najee Dorsey calls 5 established African American Art Dealers to converse about the recent NY Times Article, “Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?”, and to shed light on this very important top…

African American Art Dealers Respond to Recent NY Times Article:Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?In this installment of BAIA Talks, Najee Dorsey calls 5 established African American Art Dealers to converse about the recent NY Times Article, “Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?”, and to shed light on this very important top…

African American Art Dealers Respond to Recent NY Times Article:Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?In this installment of BAIA Talks, Najee Dorsey calls 5 established African American Art Dealers to converse about the recent NY Times Article, “Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?”, and to shed light on this very important top…

African American Art Dealers Respond to Recent NY Times Article:Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?In this installment of BAIA Talks, Najee Dorsey calls 5 established African American Art Dealers to converse about the recent NY Times Article, “Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?”, and to shed light on this very important top…

African American Art Dealers Respond to Recent NY Times Article:Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?In this installment of BAIA Talks, Najee Dorsey calls 5 established African American Art Dealers to converse about the recent NY Times Article, “Why have There Been No Great Black Art Dealers?”, and to shed light on this very important top…

Somewhere South: Major Works by Najee Dorseyat Nicole Longnecker Gallery HoustonJune 30 to August 31, 2018Reception: Saturday, June 30, 2018 5pm-8pm , 2625 Colquitt St., Houston TX, 77098Slow down and don’t miss it.“Somewhere South,” Najee Dorsey’s latest exhibition, is the artist at his best, offering transporting scenes of southern lifeBy Tom Ing…

This episode of BAIA Talks Najee Dorsey talks with son of art icon Dr. Samella Lewis, Claude Lewis. While in conversation Claude shares stories from what he remembers most about Elizabeth Catlett as well as Dr. Lewis's sacrifice of starting the Black Art Quarterly later known as the International Review of African American Art and contextualizing h…

As an act of resistance against brutal law enforcement upon black and brown bodies, artists have taken to public art to express their contempt. On walls around the world, you can find murals dedicated to the lives of fallen civilians who were victims of police brutality. These murals, in public spaces, allow the message of injustices to reach audie…

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Mr. McClean, a native of Trinidad, is an accomplished artist and fashion designer known mostly for his Caribbean influenced “Feel Good Art”!SUBSCRIBE & LIKE for more podcasts #BAIAtalksPODCASTBLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA) is a leading online portal and network focused on African-American Art with visitors from over 100 countries visiting our site ea…