For Black History Month, CMPL focuses on art By: Alex Szwarc | C&G Newspapers | Published February 24, 2021
On Feb. 10, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library system hosted a presentation about African American art at the DIA. Pictured is Gamin, a painted plaster sculpture by Augusta Savage from about 1930.
Photo provided by Detroit Institute of Arts
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP Creative contributions from Black artists from the 19th century through the present day were recently on full display virtually.
Coinciding with Black History Month, “In Our Own Voice: African American Art at the DIA” was hosted by the Clinton-Macomb Public Library system Feb. 10.
17 free things to do in Detroit
Lonely Planet Editors
22 February 2021
Detroit has had its ups and downs, but these days it s vibing on retro glam that won t break the bank. Downtown will pop your eyeballs, from the extraordinary art deco skyscrapers to the whimsical public parks and edgy street art. The best part of all? You can see some of Detroit s most iconic sites and favorite local hangouts for free. We narrowed it down to the top 17 to help you get started exploring Motor City.Â
Editor s note: during COVID-19, there are restrictions on travel, and some of these free attractions may be temporarily closed or require pre-booking. Always check before departure, and be sure to follow local health guidance.
By John Ruberry
The committee for the project earlier this month identified 41 monuments, mostly statues but also plaques, reliefs, and one painting. Five of the monuments are statues of Abraham Lincoln. Yes, that guy, the one who led the Union during the Civil War, which led to ending slavery in America. Illinois is the Land of Lincoln, that slogan has been emblazoned on every Illinois license plate for decades. His face is on all standard Illinois license plates. On every Illinois driver’s license and state ID card is Lincoln’s countenance–and automobile titles too.
Other monuments “under review” by the project include statues of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Leif Erikson, Ulysses S. Grant, William McKinley, several pieces honoring Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, and works featuring anonymous Native Americans.
By John Ruberry
The project’s web site cautions, in bold print no less, “No decisions have been made about the following monuments.”
Yeah, right. BS! Imagine that you work at a company where the annual reviews are conducted each December. But in June you are informed that you’ll soon have a mid-year review but then are told, “Don’t worry, nothing is wrong.” At that point a wise person will begin the process of résumé updating.
The statues, reliefs, and plaques include monuments honoring four presidents, several memorials recalling the first Europeans to visit Chicago, Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette, as well as generals, a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and many public art pieces with Native American themes. And yes of course those two Columbus statues. Oh, if you are one of those people who believe Leif Ericsson was the real European discoverer of America don’t be smug. He’s on Lightfoot commission’s list too.
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