Discover “Reimagine African American Art,” the Detroit Institute of Arts’s newly reinstalled African American galleries, now open at the heart of diadetroit.
Spanning nearly two centuries, these works highlight the creativity, resilience, and innovation of Black artists across key movements like the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights era.
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1 - Dox Thrash, “Linda” (1940–41), Detroit Institute of Arts, gift of the Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project (all images courtesy the Detroit Institute of Arts unless otherwise noted)
2 - Allie McGhee, “Black Attack” (1967), Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum Purchase, Friends of Modern Art Acquisition Fund, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Fleischman, and gift of anonymous donor, by exchange
3 - Charles McGee, “Spectral Rhythms” (early 1970s), Detroit Institute of Arts, gift of Dr. Edward J. Littlejohn (courtesy the artist)
4 & 5 - Robert S. Duncanson, “Ellen’s ...