Category: African American
  • Thorntorn Dial at Edel Assanti

    Thornton Dial’s first UK solo exhibition of large-scale paintings and assemblages, ‘From Bessemer to the Cosmos’, is a reflection on the African-American experience across the twentieth century and beyond. 

  • CHRISTIANITY AND ART IN THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

    The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual explosion of African American expression during the early 20th century that marked a transformative era in art, literature, and music. Central to this movement was the enduring influence of Christianity, a faith deeply interwoven with the African American experience. This short piece will explore how Christian religion…

  • The Harlem Renaissance and Race Relations

    The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s marked a cultural resurgence for African Americans, impacting societal perceptions and racial relations.