Valerie Mercer and the Long Work of Putting African American Art Where It Belongs
The DIA's lead curator of African American art discusses what it means to move a collection from the margins of a museum to its literal center.
Robert S. Duncanson
Robert S. Duncanson was an African American painter associated with the Hudson River School. Known for his landscape paintings, Duncanson was among the first internationally recognized African American artists. His works, which often depicted idyllic landscapes, were a testament to his skill and an act of resilience against the racial prejudices of his time. Duncanson's legacy is celebrated for breaking racial barriers in the art world.
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Don’t Miss: Nina Chanel Abney, Tyler Mitchell and More at SCAD Museum of Art
Items from the museum’s permanent collection of 4,500 artworks aren’t always on view because SCAD MOA brings in several temporary exhibitions each year.
