She's thought to be Canada's first Black woman painter, now the public can finally see her art
Canada's first documented Black woman painter, Edith MacDonald-Brown was overlooked in her time. More than 70 years after her ...
Arkansan unearths great-grandmother’s folk art, curates Little Rock exhibit
Faye Hedera didn't know her great-grandmother, Lenis Bevill, was a painter until she became one herself. Hedera has collected Bevill's art pieces and artifacts from Bevill's life, many of which are ...
‘A little yikes’: TikTok discovered Joni Mitchell’s blackface era and now Gen Z is torn over her legacy
As Gen Z TikTokers dove into the famous songwriter’s past, they discovered a controversial period in Mitchell’s career: Art Nouveau, an alter-ego she developed that intended to raise awareness for ...
Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.
‘What the transcestors fought for’: New England arts groups are challenging ‘gender ideology’ executive orders
The NEA, on Feb. 6, just ahead of the deadline to apply for 2026 Grants for Arts Projects, changed applicant rules, directly ...
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At the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, Joan Baez takes center stage
The legendary folk artist and activist is the subject of an exhibit that highlights many facets of her artistry, from her ...
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Unknown Black Mardi Gras Facts They'll Never Teach You in School
The city of New Orleans might still be recovering from hosting the Super Bowl, but that’s not stopping the birthplace of jazz music from getting ready to celebrate it’s biggest annual holiday this ...
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Rams celebrate Black History Month with a 'Canvas of Culture' highlighting legacy, art, and community impact
In recognition of Black History Month, the Los Angeles Rams hosted a series of community initiatives to honor the past and celebrate the future of Black culture. The organization reflected on artistic ...
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Art Museum of Americas cancels shows of Black, LGBTQ artists following Trump orders
The Art Museum of the Americas ... has canceled two upcoming shows, one featuring Black artists from across the Western Hemisphere and the other showcasing queer artists from Canada.
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Folk music’s most “convincing” star, according to Frank Black
Whatever he’s selling, it’s so convincing.” If one genre’s going to demand conviction, it’s folk. Before his soundtrack work on the Harold and Maude black comedy, his third album, Mona Bone Jakon, ...
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From the Antebellum South to the Civil Rights Movement, Black American Women Have Long Told Their Stories Through Quilts
In a new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery, over 30 works showcase the significance of this ...
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Aviation Safety Trends & Black History Month Insights – Dr. Higgins & Dr. Malloy
Dr. Art Malloy – Black History Month Dr. Art Malloy, Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, joins John Harris for a conversation about Black History Month ...