One Fine Show: ‘Reckoning with Millet’s Man with a Hoe’ at the Getty Center
In the shadow of the 1848 Revolution, the work “appalled the bourgeoisie who considered it brutish and frightening, and even compared the figure to a serial killer."
Jordan Casteel
Jordan Casteel, born in 1989, is an American artist renowned for her intimate and powerful portraits, primarily depicting Black individuals from her community. Using vibrant colors and expressive techniques, Casteel's paintings elevate and celebrate the everyday lives of her subjects, often capturing them in personal settings or mundane moments. Through her works, she addresses themes of identity, representation, and the intricacies of Black life in America.
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Jasmin Hernandez, Online and In-Person
The pair launched Gallery Gurls in 2012 as a platform for their reviews, photos, and conversations centered on BIPOC artists.
Conversations with Sam Pollard and Lyle Ashton Harris on HBO’s ‘Black Art’
Sam Pollard’s newest documentary, "Black Art: In the Absence of Light" highlights the late David Driskell’s legacy as an artist and curator.
