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Juan de Pareja’s story sheds light on the role of slavery in creating the great works of Spain’s golden age
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Juan de Pareja’s story sheds light on the role of slavery in creating the great works of Spain’s golden age
Through the life of the 17th-century artist, we can find an entangled history of slavery, Black figuration, and art.
Ballet Hispánico makes its Met debut on July 13 with a work that responds to the exhibit "Juan de Pareja: Afro-Hispanic Painter."
Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter offers an unprecedented look at the life and artistic achievements of Juan de Pareja (ca. 16081670). Large
It was such a pleasure to see the outstanding exhibition “Juan de Pareja, Afro-Hispanic Painter” earlier this spring. The exhibition—curated by associate curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, David Pullins, and Vanessa K. Valdés, provost and professor at City College—remains on view through July 16, 2023, at The Met (1000 Fifth Avenue, New York,…