In honor of Black History Month, Raven Editions offers this feature of work by Black artists who are not as widely known or celebrated as some of their historical or contemporary peers. This list is meant to shine a light on artists who have prominence within institutions but are often excluded from mainstream conversations meant to amplify overlooked Black artists or canonize them as leading figures of art history.
Read MoreA Collaboration of Creativity: Print Work of David C. Driskell; Curated by Curlee Raven Holton, PhD.
David C. Driskell (1931–2020) was an artist, scholar, and historian who transformed the field of African American art through his own work, his advocacy, and his scholarship.
Read More“Convergence: Exploring Connections Between Three Master Artists,” through Feb. 25, Arthaus, Allentown, presents an exhibition of prints by artists David C. Driskell, Faith Ringgold and Curlee Raven Holton that celebrates nearly 30 years of collaborative printmaking and dialogue between the three renowned African American artists.
Read MoreARTHAUS presents Convergence, an exhibition of unique prints by artists David C. Driskell, Faith Ringgold, and Curlee Raven Holton that reveal connections between contemporary African American printmaking and visual culture.
Read MoreThat Thing Around My Neck 2, Metamorphosis is an artist’s story of connecting generational histories, understanding her mental health, and creating her first major print edition.
Read MoreFor centuries, printmaking has given a voice to the voiceless, encouraging social change and influencing a whole culture of visual language. This year’s Mid America Print Conference highlights that in The Power of Print: Resistance, Revolution, Resilience.
Read MoreIn “Below The Surface: A History in Printmaking,” Curlee Raven Holton introduces the various traditional and contemporary printmaking processes that have allowed artists the freedom and agency to broaden their visual language and explore collaboration in experimental ways.
Read MoreIfeatuanya ‘Ify’ Chiejina is Raven Editions’ first artist-in-residence in almost three years. Born and raised in Queens, the Nigerian American artist is interested in the complexities of being brought up in an African household in western society.
“Creating portraits and figurative pieces is my way of indicating the importance of knowing thy self.” - Ify Chiejina.
Read MoreCurlee Raven Holton talks about working with Faith Ringgold, and producing her most recent print Mama Can Sing, Papa Can Blow (2022) with ACA Galleries.
“I began working with Faith Ringgold in 1993 on our first edition, which we later completed in 1994. Since then, I have created over 40 editions with her. I am particularly proud of one edition, Mama Can Sing, Papa Can Blow (2022), which incorporates much of her blues and jazz inspiration. This diptych combines two separate pieces, which we created in 2004 and 2005.”
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