Category: Religion
  • Grillo Meets Toorop: Painting, Stained Glass and Religion as a Symbiotic Relationship

    Contemporary Nigerian artist Yusuf Grillo is a highly influential figure in Nigerian art history. Born in Lagos in 1934, he is celebrated for his inventive use of color, especially his signature shades of deep blue (a reference to adire and resist-dye textiles used in Nigeria), and for his expressive interpretations of Yoruba culture. His iconic…

  • 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…