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The Black Archive (TBA) is a non-circulating collection of unique books, catalogs, ephemera, and research-based materials centering the Black experience.
The Black Archive (TBA) is a non-circulating collection of unique books, catalogs, ephemera, artwork, and research-based materials centering the Black arts, culture, and history.

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Experience 50 years of artistry with Joyce J. Scot

Experience 50 years of artistry with Joyce J. Scott’s monumental retrospective, ‘Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams’ at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Delve into Scott’s genre-defying creations, including sculptures, jewelry, quilts, garments, performances, and installations, showcasing her singular vision. Co-organized with Scott herself, BMA @baltimoremuseumofart and SAM @seattleartmuseum , this exhibition unveils over 120 cherished pieces from collections nationwide, offering a profound journey through her ancestral heritage and cultural commentary. Joyce J. Scott’s book ‘Truths and Visions’, nestled within the esteemed collection of The Black Archive at ALMA | LEWIS, is testament to resilience and creativity and illuminates the rich diversity in Black experiences. 🎨✨ #joycejscott #walkamileinmydreams #artisticlegacy #baltimoreicon #literarylegacy #theblackarchive

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1. Joyce J. Scott, “Aloft,” 2016-17, © Joyce J. Scott, Collection of Ronald and Cynthia Thompson, Courtesy Goya Contemporary, Photo: Mitro Hood
2. Courtesy of Baltimore Museum of Art
3 & 4. Courtesy of The Black Archive at ALMA | LEWIS

American Masters PBS @pbsamericanmasters and Auda

American Masters PBS @pbsamericanmasters and Audacious Women Productions @audaciouswomenproductions dig into the remarkable legacy of Augusta Savage, the pioneering Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art educator, who fought tirelessly for the inclusion of Black artists in the mainstream canon. 🎨✨ ‘Searching for Augusta Savage’ follows art historian Jeffreen M. Hayes, Ph.D., @drartsculturegirl as she explores why Savage’s artwork has been largely erased. Check out this insightful journey into the life and work of an incredible woman who defied the odds to leave an indelible mark on history. #linkinbio #augustasavage #harlemrenaissance #searchingforaugustasavage #jeffreenmhayes #artactivist #americanmasters #womenshistoryeveryday

📸 1. “Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman” by Jeffreen M. Hayes, Courtesy of The Black Archive at ALMA | LEWIS
2. Sculptor Augusta Savage with two of her statuettes (left to right) Susie Q and Truckin’ in 1939. NYPL.
3. In her search for Augusta Savage, Dr. Jeffreen M. Hayes visits sites around Harlem.
4. Sculptor Augusta Savage in her studio working on her 1939 New York World’s Fair monument Lift Every Voice and Sing. NYPL.
5. Harlem Renaissance artists, 1930s. Front row: Zell Ingram, Pemberton West, Augusta Savage, Robert Pious, Sara West, Gwendolyn Bennett; back row: Elton Fax, Rex Gorleigh, Fred Perry, William Artis, Francisco Lard, Louis Jefferson, Norman Lewis. Courtesy of NYPL.

The unprecedented exhibition, ‘Posing Modernity:

The unprecedented exhibition, ‘Posing Modernity: The Black Model from Manet and Matisse to Today,’ (2018) curated by Denise Murrell, Ph.D., @denisemurrellphd illuminated long-obscured figures and proposes that a history of modernism cannot be complete until it examines the vital role of the Black female muse within it. Of equal significance is Murrell’s latest exhibition, ‘The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism’ @metmuseum , which explores the nuanced narratives and groundbreaking artworks that redefine notions of race, identity, and representation. Murrell’s meticulous research sheds light on the interconnectedness of global artistic movements. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds, and history comes alive — on view through July 28, 2024. 📚✨ #denisemurrell #womenshistorymonth #posingmodernity #harlemrenaissance #transatlanticmodernism #metropolitanmuseum #arthistory #theblackarchive

As we come to the end of Kleaver Cruz’s inaugura

As we come to the end of Kleaver Cruz’s inaugural literary residency at ALMA | LEWIS, celebrate with us as we look back on their creative journey at the closing reception on March 24th at 1 PM. Don’t miss this final opportunity to immerse yourself in their inspiring vision. @mypensouls 🎨✨ #kleavercruz #residencyclosing #artistinresidence #almalewispgh

Photograph of Kleaver by @tarageyerphoto Courtesy of ALMA | LEWIS

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