Detroit collections

Detroit Collects: Selections of African American Art from Private Collections

November 12, 2019 - March 15, 2020

Detroit Collects: Selections of African American Art from Private Collections

November 12, 2019 - March 15, 2020

 

Explore the rich history of collecting of African American Art in the Detroit region by private collectors, featuring works by Romare Bearden, Al Loving, Charles McGee and Alison Saar. This exhibition will demonstrate local collectors’ interest in the diverse media, styles, genres, influences and subject matter that inspired them to collect art created by African Americans.  A catalog will accompany this exhibition.

 

Exhibition:

Detroit Collects: Selections of African American Art from Private Collections

Dates:

November 12, 2019 - March 15, 2020

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