August 14, 2022 NEWSLETTER |
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HOW THE POWER OF PLACE SHAPES THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD ART SCENE |
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by P. Andrews-Keenan
The dynamism of a place often makes itself most known and felt through the art that is created there. Chicago artists are bold and brash much like the city itself. Simone Leigh’s incomparable work at the Venice Biennale and Richard Hunt’s enduring and iconic sculptures stand on the world stage as the work of proud Chicagoans.
Yet, when Pigment traveled to Martha’s Vineyard for two weeks this summer we experienced Black art in a way that is defined both by history and the welcoming spirit of this island refugee. They revere their homegrown Black art talent while opening their arms wide to accept those who choose this as their home away even if only briefly. Dare I say it is idyllic? And yes, everyone from your friends down the street to the US presidents have summered here for generations. You can and should read more about that. Today, we are talking about art.
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Lots of information in this issue. If anything is incorrect please send us a gentle reminder and we will correct in next week's issue. |
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Jane Carpenter-Rock, Deputy Director and Virginia Mecklenburg, Senior Curator, Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) discussing the work of William H. Johnson Fighters for Freedom, at the Oak Bluff's Library |
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Dr. Patricia Jones-Blessman, Patricia Andrews-Keenan, Martha Shaw and Clinee Hedspeth, Phillips at Mariposa Museum
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Adrienne L. Childs, curator for Imagine at the Featherstone Art Center. Childs was previously at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center |
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Cheryl Finley, Ph.D. AUC Collective for the Study of Art History & Curatorial Studies Spelman College
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Karla Hostetler, Executive Director and Caroline Hunter, Manager/Community Engagement Manager Mariposa Museum Oak Bluffs.
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D.C. based based artist Levi Robinson and his fiancee Heather.
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Owners of Knowhere Gallery Val Fraser and Ralph H. Groce III, with Karida Brown and Charly Palmer. Photo by Rodney Wright
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Work by Martha Wade available from Pigment International as NFT and as an art piece
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The Luminous Worlds of Omar Victor Diop at the Mariposa Museum |
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Patricia Jones Blessman, Patricia Andrews-Keenan, and right Sheryl Wesley, founder of the Annual HBCU Legacy Week |
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Artist Dwayne Glapion with his newest collectors Corey and Courtney Holeman. Work pictured center is Soul for Sale. It can also be purchased from Pigment International as an NFT. |
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Val Cooper, Picture That and Jane Carpenter-Rock, SAAM |
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Patricia and Stephen Blessman were instrumental to Pigment's presence on Martha's Vineyard |
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Work by Lavett Ballard, including 'Blues Baby' above, sold out during the Imagine Exhibition
Image courtesy the artist and Galerie Myrtis
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Tawny Chatmon's Remnants/ I Was Born to Stand in the Light featured in Imagine: Celebrating Black Female Creativity sold for $50K.
24k gold leaf, paper, acrylic, other mixed media on archival pigment print.
Image courtesy the artist and Galerie Myrtis
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Virginia Mecklenburg, Senior Curator, Smithsonian American Art Museum with Pigment Founder, Patricia Andrews-Keenan
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Val Cooper moderates the virtual event during the live Museum's and Mocktails |
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Artist Poppy Milner at Cousen Rose
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Justin Stevens, Merrill Lynch |
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Ann Smith, Executive Director of the Featherstone Center for the Arts with artists Charly Palmer and Lavett Ballard at Knowhere Gallery |
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PIGMENT INTERNATIONAL'S INAUGURAL LÖIS MALIOU JONES PHOTO SHOOT |
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Team Pigment International's Inaugural Lois Mailou Jones Photo Shoot honors the long time Vineyard native who made images of the island, like the Flying Horse Merry go Round ionic. Jones is buried on the island.
Pictured are Stephen Blessman, Rashidah Sales, Dwayne Glapion, Patricia Jones Blessman, Levi Johnson, Patricia Andrews-Keenan, Thomas E. Lockhart III, Simone Woods, Veronica Harrison, and Dana Todd Pope in Ocean Park in Oak Bluff.
Lois Mailou Jones's gravesite
Photo by Rodney Wright
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ON MARTHA'S, FOR THE CULTURE |
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Black Excellence, Black Creatives and Black Culture Shine on Martha’s Vineyard
By Vee L. Harrison
One thing is for certain in the Black Art space: Black creatives can go just about anywhere and radiate their own special presence. Even on an island, our people become their own island. Even in spaces and places that were uninviting to their own ancestors, Black creatives own their spaces now. We show up in a special way, in some of the most unexpected places.
Martha’s Vineyard was no exception. Pigment International landed on the Vineyard at the height of HBCU Legacy Week where the Black culture came strong.
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Steve Capers, founder of the Martha's Vineyard Comedy Fest, with D.J. Dollar Bill and comedian Rudy Rush. |
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Pigment International artists and the Pigment Magazine at the Strand Theater |
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Madam Governor with our Pigment Magazine |
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The Polar Bears at the Iconic Inkwell Beach
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Pigment International artists at the Strand Theater |
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The former President and First Lady's production company Higher Ground presented the documentary the Descendants alongside Quest Love at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Fest. The documentary, which earned the U.S. special jury award for creative vision at Sundance, is set to launch on the streamer later this year. |
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Pigment International's Black Canvas Podcast |
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Lavett Ballard is an artist and educator. Her works are now sold out at I magine: Celebrating Black Female Creativity in the Francine Kelly Gallery at Featherstone Art Center in Oak Bluff. A few months ago Ballard spoke with Pigment International Founder Patricia Andrews-Keenan. Click to hear the interview and visit her IG site for her personal VLOG on her first trip to Martha's Vineyard. |
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Pigment International in the News
with Mike Stevens
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TO SEE TO HEAR TO READ (To Buy) |
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Sapphire and Crystals Art Talk at Bridgeport Art Center |
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Sam Gilliam Portfolio offered by Approximately Blue
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Works offered by Approximately Blue represents the work and collection of master printmakers. They are currently offering works by Sam Gilliam that ship directly from Vermillion Editions Limited, a printmaking studio based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Sam Gilliam
Echo XV, 1995
Paint on Wood
8.75 × 8.75 × 1.5 in (22.2 × 22.2 × 3.8 cm) Unique
Hand-signed, Dated, and Titled USD $25,000.00
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Isaac Julien: Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die)
From Barnes
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Arvie Smith recipient of Ford Family Foundation's Hallie Ford Fellowship and 59th Venice Biennale Video Highlights
From Galerie Myrtis
Galerie Myrtis is delighted to announce Arvie Smith is one of three Oregon based artists selected for the Ford Family Foundation's Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts for 2022. Smith was selected by a jury of local and national artists out of a pool of 175 applicants. As a fellow, artists "receive a $35,000 unrestricted award and will join 46 of their peers selected over the last 12 years".
Galerie Myrtis and Monique Meloche Gallery proudly represent Smith.
Pictured above:
Cupid's Psyche, 2021
Oil on Canvas
72 x 60 "
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AT PIGMENT INTERNATIONAL WE TELL STORIES |
PIGMENT INTERNATIONAL WILL BE PRODUCING A SPECIAL ISSUE OF PIGMENT MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO THE VENICE BIENNALE DE ARTE 2022. WE WELCOME YOUR SUPPORT!
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