{"id":161634,"date":"2023-07-07T09:40:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T09:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=161634"},"modified":"2023-07-07T09:40:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T09:40:31","slug":"a-summer-spotlight-on-black-artists-in-u-s-museums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/a-summer-spotlight-on-black-artists-in-u-s-museums\/","title":{"rendered":"A Summer Spotlight on Black Artists in U.S. Museums"},"content":{"rendered":"
Explore a riveting journey through U.S. museums, showcasing summer exhibitions of Black artists who’ve left indelible imprints in the world of art and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n As temperatures rise, so too does the influence of Black artistry, casting a vibrant glow over <\/span>museums <\/span><\/a>across the United States. This summer, the focus is on an inter-generational medley of Black artists, each adding their distinctive brush strokes to the canvas of American art history. At the heart of these exhibitions is Culture Type, a platform dedicated to exploring the intertwining of art, history, and culture from a Black perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n For art lovers planning their summer sojourns, the artistic offerings extend far beyond the traditional art hubs of New York and Los Angeles. From Seattle to Detroit, Washington D.C., and several cities in between, art enthusiasts can feast their eyes on a broad range of landmark solo exhibitions that exemplify the talent, creativity, and resilience of Black artists.<\/span><\/p>\n In Houston, the first museum survey of renowned photographer Ming Smith’s work paints a stirring tableau. Meanwhile, the U.S. touring exhibition of Simone Leigh, the esteemed sculptor fresh off the Venice Biennale, has launched in Boston. Chicago art aficionados can relish in the career-spanning retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Gary Simmons.<\/span><\/p>\n One exhibition sure to draw attention is the “Archaeology of Silence” at De Young Museum in San Francisco. Showcasing the work of Kehinde Wiley, the exhibition portrays figures fallen victim to systemic violence, injecting a sense of monumental symbolism into incredibly life-like figures. This exhibition marks its U.S. debut following an original presentation at the Venice Biennale in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n Kehinde Wiley could use some rest, he says, and not only because he is a self-described workaholic. “Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence”\u2014on view at San Francisco\u2019s de Young Museum through October 15\u2014is \u201cheartbreaking work,\u201d he shares. Read more: https:\/\/t.co\/iZaTFQA6qe<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fBHIfjj1wR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CA Home + Design (@CAHomeandDesign) June 27, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\r\n
Stepping into a Vibrant Summer of Black Artistry Across U.S. Museums<\/b><\/h2>\n
Exploring a Selection of Must-See Exhibitions<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Celebrating Black Artists’ Contributions to Contemporary Art<\/b><\/h2>\n