Visionary Voices: A Journey Through African American Art

NASHVILLE, TN – A groundbreaking art history course titled “Visionary Voices: African American Artists Building Connection Through Culture” is set to offer an enlightening exploration of African American art and its profound connections to culture and community. Hosted at the Frist Art Museum on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., the event marks the beginning of a three-part series meticulously designed to deepen the understanding of African American visual narratives. Registration is required for those wishing to attend, with pricing set at $10 for members and $15 for non-members per class, and $30 for members and $45 for non-members for the entire course. Presented by Dr. Cynthia Gadsden, an esteemed assistant professor of art history at Tennessee State University, the course aims to dissect the themes and multiple meanings embedded in the works of iconic African American artists such as John Biggers, Loïs Mailou Jones, and Malvin Gray Johnson. Dr. Gadsden, whose research encompasses the visual arts, the lived experience, and the transmission of knowledge through culture, brings a wealth of expertise to the course. The series will kick off with a session focused on John Biggers on Thursday, March 28, highlighting the early twentieth-century art movement...