Black Bodies, White Spaces Exhibition Tackles White Gatekeeping in Art and Other Issues.
Those familiar with former first lady Michelle Obama’s national portrait will recognize artist Amy Sherald’s work.opened at the new Green Family Art Foundation gallery last October, and as the exhibition nears its Jan. 27 close, members of the local art community have rushed to see the show.
The exhibition, curated by London-based art historian Aindrea Emelife, includes more than 20 pieces that make statements about the Black American experience, past and present. Ludovic Nkoth's"Holding on to Hope" is one painting on display at the Green Family Art Foundation gallery.“I was absolutely blown away by the artwork,” attendee Bridgette Williams, a 35-year-old attorney says. “The featured art gave life to some of the major feelings of Black individuals living out their day-to-day lives in current society.”
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