Editor’s Perspective: Building a Legacy of Pride
For some months now, Voicing Art has been featuring emerging, mid-career, and established artists. Wanting to share a collector’s perspective, this issue is dedicated to Walter O. Evans, a retired surgeon, and a significant African American art collector. Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Evans speak about his life and art collecting experience at the Collectors’ Roundtable, an event held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His presentation was informative and featured some artists that were new to me. It was inspiring to hear how his collection of historical gems had evolved overtime. His story seemed to exemplify how building relationships within the art community enriches our culture. After his presentation, Dr. Evans held a book signing of The Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art. This catalogue is a valuable edition to any library because it spans 150+ years of art by master African American artists. This full-color, 165 page collection catalogue includes 80 color plates. And, writings by art historians, Andrea B. Barnwell, Tritobia Hayes Benjamin, Kirsten P. Buick, and Amy M. Mooney provide visual, social, and political context. If you want to feel uplifted and cultural pride, click her to order The Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art.
Jenne Glover From the Heart Art Gallery
Increasing awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of the visual arts---people, processes, culture
July 8, 2009 by Jenne
Posted By: Daniel Moss
Friday, July 10th 2009 at 3:12PM
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