Generous with our uniqueness: forging new directions for African-American women in the arts

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It is difficult for people of color to advance in the arts; moreso if they are women. For black female classical musicians the problems transcend sexism and racism. They are compelled to perform like the West European elites who popularized the art. There are also very few famous Afro-American female classical musicians. However, black females excel in popular music and modern dance. Although discrimination persists in the film and television industry, its impact is less than what the stage artists experience. Unless education of future audiences, artists and decision makers is properly introduced black women will find it hard to gain prominence in the arts.

Social aspects, Analysis, Arts, Racism, Sexism, African American women artists

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Dislocations: dialogue of disparate visions

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The New York Museum of Modern Art hosts an exhibit of contemporary conceptual art which aims to stimulate the viewers' responses to the artists' video installations. Entitled 'Dislocations,' the exhibit showcases seven artists whose works are avant garde and represent jarring visual images of underlying messages. Two Afro-American artists, David Hammons and Adrian Piper, pit their talents against their colleagues and come up with remarkable works which reflect their Afro-American experiences. Another artist, Chris Burden, stirs racial sensitivities through his work, 'The Other Vietnam Memorial.'

Criticism and interpretation, Conceptual art, Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York, Hammons, David, Piper, Adrian Margaret Smith, Burden, Chris

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Newark Public Library recalls African-American experience

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Afro-American art and memorabilia were the subject of 'The African-American Experience,' a comprehensive exhibition held from Jan 16 to Mar 16, 1992 at the Public Library of Newark, NJ. The eclectic collection of art works by and about black Americans included pieces by Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence and James Livell. Other featured works included those of Afro-American photographers Henry Nicholas and Al Henderson.

African American art, Newark, New Jersey, Public libraries

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