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SUMMARY:Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. (February 11\, 2022 - September 11\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:  \nNOW EXTENDED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11th!\nMen of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. profiles the revolutionary men—including Muhammad Ali\, James Baldwin\, Ta-Nehisi Coates\, W.E.B Du Bois\, and Kendrick Lamar—whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country. The achievements of the men are woven within the legacy and traditions of the African American journey—achievements of excellence in spite of society’s barriers.  \nThrough literary and historic quotes\, poetry\, original works of art\, dramatic photographs\, and a dynamic space that encourages self-reflection\, this innovative exhibition weaves together the historical and the contemporary to illuminate the importance of these men within the context of rich community traditions. It invites visitors to consider predominant narratives and engage in the authentic stories of history\, politics\, art\, culture\, and activism. Twenty-four contemporary artists were invited to reflect and celebrate the significance of these ground-breaking individuals through their own creative vision. These works of art serve as counterpoint to the sumptuously backlit photographs and inspiring quotes\, and together honor the truth of the African American experience in history and today. \nWhile these men made their mark in a variety of disciplines—politics\, sports\, science\, entertainment\, business\, religion\, and more—all understood the value of asserting their own agency by owning their own stories. \nMen of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund. \n\n\nPhoto credit: Kendrick Lamar\, 2018. Andrew Lih. Courtesy of Fuzheado/Andrew Lih. | James Baldwin\, Istanbul 1964.  Sedat Pakay. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture\, © Sedat Pakay 1964\n\n\nClick here to purchase tickets.\nPlease note: Upon arrival you\, will be able to request a timed pass for Men of Change based on availibility. \nMEDIA RESOURCES:\nAll media inquiries should be directed to Rachel D. Graham\, Director\, External Relations at rachel.graham@lewismuseum.org. \nMedia Release: Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Profiling Revolutionary African American Men Opens at Reginald F. Lewis Museum \nMen of Change Fact Sheet – List of Men of Change and Artists \nArtwork Image List with Captions (Please contract Rachel D. Graham for image files.) \nFord Motor Company Fund Men of Courage Fact Sheets \n 
URL:https://archive.lewismuseum.org/event/new-exhibition-men-of-change-power-triumph-truth-february-11-2022-september-11-2022/
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SUMMARY:Art & Culture Dialogue:  African American Male Portraiture  - Virtual Event (6 pm EST)
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP Click Here.  To obtain your Goto Webinar link to access this program Click Here.  This virtual webinar  is scheduled at 6:00 PM EST. \nIn a dynamic one-on-one conversation betweeen Derrick Adams and Jerrell Gibbs\, the two explore being contemporary African American artists with Baltimore ties\, what inspires their work\, how they engage with their artistic processes and practices\, and the multi-layered imagery and symbolism in their work. Derrick Adams’ image of Kendrick Lamar is included in the exhibition\, Men of Change\, Power. Triumph. Truth. \nBorn in Baltimore in 1970\, Derrick Adams is a Brooklyn-based artist whose work spans painting\, collage\, sculpture\, performance\, video\, and sound. Adams obtained his BFA from the Pratt Institute and MFA from Columbia University. He is also an alumnus of the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture. Among other honors\, the artist received a Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Residency and Gordon Parks Foundation Fellowship. With his oeuvre\, Adams probes how identity and personal narrative intersect with American iconography\, art history\, urban culture\, and the Black experience. The artist explores how individuals are shaped by their physical\, societal\, and historical environs. With sophisticated formal techniques\, Adams investigates the fragmentation and manipulation of structure and surface—a method that links him to pioneers such as Henri Matisse\, Hannah Höch\, and Romare Bearden. In the past two years alone\, Adams has presented solo exhibitions at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers; the SCAD FASH Museum in Savannah; The Momentary in Bentonville; and The August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh. \nJerrell Gibbs is a figurative painter based and raised in Baltimore\, Maryland. His life-size representations of Black life and identity depict intimate images that are adapted from a family collection of small Polaroids. He reflects on the joyful and sensitive moments of his own life\, while simultaneously holding the influences of economic disparity\, body politics\, and race at the forefront of his work. Gibbs is committed to grounding his artistic practice as a platform to uplift Black and Brown people from Baltimore and beyond\, specifically through the gateway of creative outlets and opportunities. Gibbs’ work is in the permanent collections of Baltimore Museum of Art\, the Los Angeles Museum of Art\, and has been exhibited by Howard University Art Gallery.  Gibbs holds an MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and is currently represented by Mariane Ibrahim Gallery. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nPresented in conjunction with Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. \nMen of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. \nKendrick Lamar\, 2018.  Andrew Lih. Courtesy of Fuzheado/Andrew Lih.  \nJames Baldwin\, Istanbul 1964.  Sedat Pakay. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture\, © Sedat Pakay 1964  \n \n 
URL:https://archive.lewismuseum.org/event/dialogues-on-culture-and-the-visual-arts-constructing-consciousness-african-american-male-portraiture-virtual-event/
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SUMMARY:Executive Director Message: Black Brotha’. Strong Brotha’. Men of Change.
DESCRIPTION:Black Brotha’. Strong Brotha’. Men of Change.\n \n2020 will forever be known as the year the world was introduced to a virus that would change our way of life for years to come.  But it was also the Year of the Woman\, as we celebrated the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in this country. \nThis year\, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum will celebrate our men…men of honor\, men of creativity\, men of faith…Men of Change.  Our men – Black men – are powerhouses of creativity and innovation. They are trailblazers and culture curators like our namesake\, Reginald F. Lewis. He knew nothing would be handed to him.  He understood his value and worth and was determined to make sure the business world understood that value as well. He knew he would have to control his destiny\, and when the world would not allow him a seat at the table\, he decided to build his own table! \nIn an era where Black male images are predominantly negative\, we choose to lift our men and highlight their uniqueness and contributions through our new exhibition\, Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. \nWhile America generally appreciates African American culture\, through this exhibit we invite America to go deeper in their understanding of our culture. We want America to recognize that the images often portrayed are inaccurate representations of the majority. \nFrom Frederick Douglass to Ta-Nehisi Coates; Paul Robeson to Kendrick Lamar; Romare Bearden to Kehinde Wiley. The men in this exhibit represent athleticism\, activism\, politics\, arts\, and humanities; all of them changemakers\, all of them courageous\, all of them making an impact on the whole of our society. Each of them intertwined their life’s work with their life’s purpose. \nWe pay homage to these men – fathers\, sons\, husbands\, brothers\, uncles and friends. We thank them for their example; honor them for their impact. They are not superhuman but often exemplars of humanity. \nDespite the images displayed in the media\, these men represent the majority of Black men.  In the words of Angie Stone: “Black Brotha\, we love ya and we’ll never try to hurt ya\, we want ya to know that we’re here for you\, forever true\, ‘Cause you’re our Black Brotha\, strong brotha…” You are our Men of Change! \nTerri Lee Freeman\nExecutive Director\nThe Reginald F. Lewis Museum \nMen of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. \nClick here to download the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. Media Kit. For media inquiries\, contact Rachel D. Graham at rachel.graham@lewismuseum.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://archive.lewismuseum.org/event/executive-director-message-black-brotha-strong-brotha-men-of-change/
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