September 10, 2023 NEWSLETTER
Pigment International at the Penthouse Miami
THERE WITHIN LIES THE GOSPEL: TRUTH OFFERS BACKDROP FOR LAUNCH OF PIGMENT MAGAZINE IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore’s Galerie Myrtis was the setting for several events over Labor Day Weekend including the opening of There Within Lies the Gospel: Truth featuring many of the gallery’s preeminent artists. 

The exhibition opening also served as a launch event for Pigment Magazine IV which chronicles Myrtis Bedolla’s mounting of The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined during the 2022 Venice Biennale.  Gracing the cover of the magazine is work by Chatmon.
 
This exhibition, which continues through October 21, celebrates the rich history of Black religious and spiritual traditions while also challenging the ways in which these practices continue to evolve and adapt in response to contemporary social and cultural realities.
Pigment founder Patricia Andrews-Keenan with Monica Ikegwu,, Myrtis Bedolla, Wesley Clarke and Tawny Chatmon
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Artist LaToya Hobbs and family.
Work by Morel Doucet
Former Chicago based artist Yemonja Smalls stopped by

Artist Wesley Clark with his work Black Don’t Crack but it Sho’ Catch Hell, 2016 78” x 116” x 6” Spray paint, latex, steel, wood
Tawny Chatmon and Joaneath Spicer, PhD, The Walter's Art Museum
Work by Felandus Thames in background, Don't Touch my Hair".
Twin artists Faith and Hope
Artist Monica Ikegwu
ARTIST EDO CREATES MURAL FOR COMMUNITY FOOT LOCKER STORE


Artist Eddie Santana “Edo” White was part of the grand opening of Foot Locker’s new Chatham Ridge store in Chicago in a big way this weekend.  He created the large, colorful and eye catching mural outside of the store.  Just part one of his involvement.  Soon the inside walls will be filled with his unique artwork as well. 

The grand opening celebrations included  a ribbon cutting ceremony, live music, photo booth, onsite customizations, refreshments, giveaways of meal tickets, t-shirts and more. Edo also participated in a community talkback event on Sunday alongside Sunday Vondale Singleton, founder Champs Mentoring Program.

Navy Pier Visitors Can Watch Artists Paint, Draw and Create Live in New Exhibit: ‘It Opens Up Doors’
Did you miss the WTTW feature on the Women's Live Artist Studio at Navy Pier? Click the photo above.

Above artists Martha Wade, Kudzai Mutasa and Dana Todd Pope.
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM (SAAM) CELEBRATES EXPANSION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS DURING CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS (CBC) WEEK IN WASHINGTON, DC

Events Begin September 20th
Registration Links:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

6:30 pm - In-Person Lecture
8:30 pm - Dinner and Desert Reception

10 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 5:15 pm

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ENTER THE 3RD ANNUAL ONWARD & UPWARD ARTIST SHOWCASE CONTEST 

Deadline September 15th
GET YOUR COPY OF THE NEW PIGMENT MAGAZINE

Ask about a signed copy with all of the artists profiled!
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