Remembering Samella Lewis on Her One Hundredth Birthday
The late scholar and artist helped to establish the formalized field of African American art.
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Samella Lewis, Artist and Activist for Art World Diversity, Dies at 99
In addition to painting, she was a historian who pushed for a more inclusive definition of art, in part by founding her own museum devoted to Black artists.
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Samella Lewis (1923–2022)
Art historian, artist, and curator Samella Lewis, who played a vital role in shepherding the work of Black artists into the canon of American art, died of renal failure May 27 in Torrance, California, at the age of ninety-nine. Lewis, the author of the pathbreaking volumes Black Artists on Art (1969…
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Samella Lewis, Writer Who Shaped African American Art History, Dies at 98
In her art and books, she sought to preserve the history of Black communities across time.
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Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum is teaching Sacramento the story of Black America • Sacramento News & Review
Timely reports from Sacramento News & Review writers on breaking news and big issues.
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Janine and Lyndon Barrois on Building a Collection That Radiates Black Excellence | Artsy
For the Los Angeles-based couple, collecting art is similar to marriage in that it ought to be a long-term commitment driven by love, passion, and dedication.
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Dr. Samella Lewis: The Godmother of African American Art
We need to be made aware of Dr. Samella Lewis’ accomplishments as an institution builder for a better…
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Samella Lewis, tireless champion of African American art, dies at 99
“Art is not a luxury as many people think,” she said. “It is a necessity.”
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Samella Lewis, ‘Godmother Of African-American Art,’ Dies At 99
Author, painter, curator, and historian, Samella Lewis, who sought to preserve the history of Black communities across time, has ascended.
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In Memoriam: Samella Lewis (1923–2022)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Samella Lewis, a renowned artist, scholar, educator…
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Legendary Artist & Activist Samella Lewis Has Died
Samella Lewis (1923-2022), a legendary figure in the field of African American art, died on May 27 in Torrance, Calif.
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Samella Lewis, Artist and Activist With Lengthy HBCU Connections, Passes Away at 99
Samella Lewis studied at Dillard University and Hampton Institute…
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Samella Lewis, Artist and Historian Focused on Advancing Black Art, Awarded CAA’s Highest Honor
Other honorees include Deborah Willis, Maren Hassinger, Simone Leigh, and Nicole R. Fleetwood.
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Samella Lewis, Historian of Black Art, Honored By CAA – Art Insider
Renowned artist and art scholar Samella Lewis was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the College Art Association for its 2021 edition.
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College Art Association 2021 Awards Honor Samella Lewis, Deborah Willis[…]
AN INTERGENERATIONAL SLATE of artists and scholars was recognized by the College Art Association (CAA) with 2021 Awards for Distinction.
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M+ finally opens in Hong Kong—but is it censoring its displays?
And in this week’s Work of the Week, Christine Y Kim tells us about Samella Lewis’s Bag Man, a key work in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s exhibition Black American Portraits.
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Our Writers’ 9 Favorite African-American Cultural Centers In The U.S.
Hidden in a department store is the site of the Museum of African American Art. Historian and artist Dr. Samella Lewis founded the nonprofit museum in 1976.
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Where Are Oakland’s Black Artists? | East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
Folks who had given up on going to art shows a decade or so ago re-emerged February 6 at Oakstop, a co-working space and art gallery in Uptown Oakland.
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