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"Unapologetic: Art Beyond Borders" brings together five dynamic artists—, Larry "Poncho" Brown, David Wilson, Najee Dorsey, Marlon Hitchcock, and Akinola Taoheed—whose mixed media collages and photomontages celebrate the depth, beauty, and resilience of our global diasporic culture. With their bold use of materials and innovative techniques, these artists push the boundaries of the collage and photomontage mediums to create works that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.

The exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of identity and the lived Black experience, inviting viewers to engage with the Black image as both a symbol of empowerment and an expression of cultural authenticity. The exhibit interrogates aspects of history, tradition, and modernity while celebrating the rich visual language of the Black aesthetic. From vibrant colors and bold imagery that echo heritage to soulful portraits that tell stories of perseverance and pride, this collection challenges viewers to both connect with the familiar and recognize the brilliance in their differences.

In "Unapologetic: Art Beyond Borders" audiences are invited to reflect on how art can transcend borders—whether geographic, cultural, or personal—while honoring the unyielding spirit of Black voices in contemporary visual art.

 

THE BLACK ART IN AMERICA FINE ART PRINT FAIR AND WORKS ON PAPER SHOW TRAVELS TO THE HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE FEBRUARY 1-2, 2025.

BLACK ART IN AMERICA™ (BAIA), building upon recent successes of its annual Atlanta and D.C print fairs, is thrilled to announce the Fair has secured a new venue to meet growing interest and demand. Join us for THE BLACK ART IN AMERICA FINE ART PRINT FAIR AND WORKS ON PAPER SHOW at the Houston Museum of African American Culture.This Fine Art Print Fair is the first and only U.S. print fair dedicated to showcasing contemporary and legacy African American printmakers. By focusing exclusively on artists of African descent, it provides a much-needed platform for talented artists who have been historically underrepresented in the fine art world.

The fair will showcase a curated selection of works from over 100 legacy and contemporary artists, including works by nationally renowned and award winning printmakers Traci Mims, John Biggers, Jamaal Barber, Steve Prince, Elizabeth Catlett, Lou Stovall, James L. Wells, Sam Gilliam, David Driskell, Ed McCluney as well as Charly Palmer, Freddie Styles, and Lillian Blades.


"Landscapes for Richard Mayhew" kicks off Black History Month at the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC), presented by Black Art In America. Born in 1924 in upstate New York, and recently passing at the age of 100 on September 26, 2024. Mayhew taught and promoted art at a wide variety of universities and institutions. He studied with the famed Art Students League and was a founding member of the historically renowned Spiral Group. "Landscapes for Richard Mayhew", is a tribute to a renowned artist that links America's earliest art movements with contemporary art making. Over a dozen prominent African American artists honor the legacy of Richard Mayhew, through landscape painting. Fully embracing the genre, the group of contemporary artists pay tribute to his extraordinary career, which spanned more than seven decades—creating profoundly intimate works inspired by the philosophies and creative sensibility of Richard Mayhew.

 


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BAIA In Houston

Atlanta Fine Art Print Fair

Feb 1-2nd, 2025
BAIA in Houston

Landscapes for Richard Mayhew

Jan 31 - April 26
Unapologetic:

Art Beyond Borders

Dec 5 - Jan 25th
Fine Art Print Fair

Houston programming

Fine Art Print Fair

Houston Programming