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These visual artists helped modernize and reclaim African American portrayals through groundbreaking painting, sculpture and photography.

Katy Hessel’s new survey of women artists leaves out men, but also falls short of offering a new take on feminist art history.

After decades of being underfunded, H.B.C.U.s see an opportunity to expand their offerings and foster a new generation of artists.

Howard University Gallery of Art currently has seven works of art on display in the “Afro-American Images 1971: The Vision of Percy Ricks” exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum. The exhibit opens October 23 with free admission.

New exhibition and publication highlight the multidimensional creativity of Alma W. Thomas Alma Thomas (American, 1891–1978), Untitled, 1922/1924. Oil on canvas. The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection. NORFOLK, VA .- Renowned artist Alma W. Thomas’ (1891-1978) artistic journey took her from Columbus, Georgia, to international acclaim. Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful offers a comprehensive overview of her extraordinary career with more than 150 objects, including late-car...

History of The Graduate Center   History of The Graduate Center The historic B. Altman building, current home of The Graduate Center.   — Former President      William P. Kelly The establishment of The Graduate Center in 1961 by the New York State Legislature, itself, had few precedents. This was to be the first publicly supported doctoral program in New York City. It was a bold move that grew out of the historic commitment to public higher education in New York City, the need...