slavery

Artist Stephen Towns Is Finding The Humanity In History

In an artist talk, the Gilcrease Artist-in-Residence discussed slavery, all-Black spaces, and the power of dreams

Yale Art Galley Show Uncovers Individuals Amid Crush Of Slavery

Prentice looks like a no-nonsense woman. The depiction of her is simple, but it appears to capture some of her essential nature. Prentice looks smart, curious, and strong. But she

The Person In The Portrait: Seeing Through Frederick Douglass’ Eyes

Frederick Douglass stands next to Harriet Tubman as the only people I describe as heroes. They demonstrated enormous courage even when they didn’t have to. Both had escaped slavery,