Art – and the museums that present it – continues to help us understand difficult chapters of history Posted on August 12, 2019 by Linda Epps Behind Basquiat’s ‘Defacement’: Reframing a Tragedy (Published 2019) A curator’s time capsule of a violent moment and its repercussions brings fresh insights — and reveals stresses with a museum. www.nytimes.com
Interesting thoughts on museum-based narratives Posted on March 4, 2019 by Linda Epps Museums: Nonprofits in the Eye of the Perfect Narrative Storm - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly The daily online newswire, produced by NPQ’s collaborative journalism program, traces developments in fields, practices, and the operating environments of nonprofits. This compilation of one line of NPQ reportage highlights the realms of activities and issues involved in decolonizing the museum, acknowledging the role of museums in anchoring narratives about the world we live in. Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Museums’ responsibility as trusted areas of public discourse Posted on December 26, 2018 by Linda Epps Museums must confront the big issues In an era of deepening nationalism museums' ability to tell stories of hybridity and cosmopolitanism is vital The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
Taking a new look at famous works of art Posted on November 4, 2018 by Linda Epps New Attention for Figures in the Background (Published 2018) At Columbia, a show looks at black models in paintings dating back to Manet www.nytimes.com
Here is what I’m reading about diversity in museum leadership Posted on September 27, 2018 by Linda Epps 404 Not Found Shop fine art from our growing network of artists, collectors, estates, galleries. Specializing in works by Black American artists - great values on premier art Black Art In America™ Gallery & Gardens