Reimagining African American Art

This transformative reinstallation traces the development of African American art from the 1800s, when a few African Americans overcame tremendous challenges to become professional artists, to the 1980s, when some began to receive more national and international recognition. Tracing the evolution of African American culture, the collection provides a powerful lens into the lives, achievements, and resilience of Black artists. Four dedicated galleries explore key historical movements, including the Harlem Renaissance, Social Realism, the Civil Rights era, and the Black Arts Movement.