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Art of the Collectors VIII

September 15, 2020 - October 30, 2020

Galerie Myrtis presents Art of the Collectors VIII an exhibition featuring works of art from private collections created by prominent and lesser-known African and African American artists. Included in this eclectic showing are works by artists who have played an integral role in informing the landscape of American art.

Offerings include rare paintings, original prints, photographs, and sculptures held in private hands for generations.

Featured artists: Emmanuel Adjei, Benny Andrews, John Biggers, Margaret Burroughs, Elizabeth Catlett, David Driskell, Herbert Gentry, Sam Gilliam, Jacob Lawrence, Ben Macala, Ulysses Marshall, Richard Mayhew, Valerie Maynard, Bernard Mensah, Godfrey Ndaba, Charly Palmer, Greg Pitts, Michael Platt, James Wells, Charles White, Choco Salazar and more…

Virtual Programming:
Preserving our Visual Culture: Conversation with Collectors
Date: TBD

Also on view, Women Heal through Rite and Ritual which draws from the imaginative narratives of artists Lavett Ballard, Tawny Chatmon, Oletha DeVane, Shanequa Gay, Delita Martin, Elsa Muñoz and Renée Stout.

Viewing is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment contact: Noel Bedolla at noel@galeriemyrtis.com or call 410.235-3711.

artwork
David C. Driskell
The Farmer and His Wife, 2009
33h x 27w in