Art News & Updates

12.17.2023

DECADENCE OF ANOTHER KIND

A JOURNEY THROUGH ART & RESILIENCE

Bridgeport Art Center hosts Unique Exhibition from January 19 – March 1 (CHICAGO – December 17, 2023) -- The Bridgeport Art Center announces the upcoming art exhibition, "Decadence of Another Kind," running from January 19 to March 1 in the center’s 4th Floor Gallery. An Opening Reception will be held on January 19th from 7 pm –10 pm. This captivating showcase will feature a diverse group of artists, each telling a unique narrative rooted in their Southern heritage. What sets these artists apart is the distinct voic derived from the soil and ancestors of the South, offering a nuanced perspective on honoring the past, confronting the present, and preparing for the future. The exhibition will be mounted by Atlanta based September Gray Fine Art and is being presented in partnership with Pigment International.


The common thread among these artists, whether African Americans with roots in the South or individuals like Antonio Carreno from the D.R. and Frank Schroeder from France, lies in their profound understanding of the human condition and the art of navigating life's constant flux. The exhibition serves as a testament to the shared experiences that transcend borders and backgrounds.

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RICHARD HUNT

INTERNATIONAL SCULPTOR - CHICAGO NATIVE SON



SEPTEMBER 12, 1935 - DECEMBER 16, 2023

Richard Hunt gave a great gift to Pigment International with his graciousness and accessibility. He will be greatly missed. He allowed us to visit his studio and talk with him during Black Fine Art Month (BFAM) in 2021; we were there when he was feted by the Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2022; he provided a tour of his studio for Delaware based sculptors Aaron and Gina Paskins and a group from Atlanta and Milwaukee in 2022; and took Sculptor D. Lamar Preston under his tutelage. We were thankful to be on hand for the unveiling of his sculpture honoring another Chicago icon, Ida B. Wells in 2021. He went to his studio every day until he passed peacefully in his sleep on December 16th. Well done good and faithful servant.


Pictured left to right - LAC Tribute; Ida B. Wells Monument; With sculptor D. Lamar Preston; student Richard Hunt

PIGMENT INTERNATIONAL RELEASES

2024 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

Pigment International® is a Black woman founded and led multi-media platform reporting on the art, people, issues, trends, and events shaping Black contemporary art and examining the linkages connecting historical and contemporary Black art.  Our Pigment Newsletter reaches 10K subscribers each week and garners a 41% open rate.  We are excited to announce our 2023 Editorial Calendar. 

Q1 Decadence of Another Kind – Bridgeport Art Center, The Boys Are Back in Town, a Student Art Competition, Gary Comer Youth Center Safe Passage Project


Q2 Spring Art Fairs – Expo Chicago, The Other Art Fair and 57th Street Art Fair, Black Gallery Guide + on-line update


Q3 Martha’s Vineyard and Butter 4


Q4 Black Fine Art Month (BFAM) and Art Miami

In 2023 our advertisers included Black owned galleries across the Diaspora and national institutions like the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Puerto Rican Museum and MCA Chicago. Ads and custom editorial content are available. Tell your story to our engaged, art focused readers. E-mail us at pigmentintl@gmail.com for more details. We are the publishers of Pigment Magazine, Black Gallery Guide + and founders of Black Fine Art Month® (BFAM).

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LEAVE YOUR MARK

Artists Paul Branton and Edo guided visitors through a public art demonstration at Navy Pier on December 16th. Titled ‘Leave Your Mark’, the live mural painting was part of the Prospective Exhibition Programming Artsmark Series presented by Diasporal Rhythms


Edo White and Paul Branton led the Leave Your Mark public art demo. Photos by Doug Kenney

WISDOM PANEL 

Wisdom Panel Celebrating Women in the Arts - An Interview with The Real 50 Over 50 hosted by Donna Cravotta with Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder of Pigment International and artists D. Lammie Hanson and Jade Williams.

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