Truly glad there's a legitimate black owned gallery in Manhattan....But if he's the one with the pretentious air in his speech, tell him he really doesn't need it

Sent by Ricardo J Sanchez, M.S. | 11:34 PM ET | 10-16-2007

Thanks News and Notes. I was waiting for more coverage of the visual arts. I only wish I had the funds to purchase some of these pieces.

Sent by James McKissic | 4:25 PM ET | 10-17-2007

Seeing these works has given me goosebumps. For anyone interested in pursuing African American Art appreciation or collecting, this story demonstrates that quality art, is out there in many of the nooks and crannies of Black America and its worth preserving.

Books and photos are nice but GET OUT TO THE MUSEUMS & UNIVERSITIES housing and displaying collections. There is no substitute for seeing the real thing up close and personal. I challenge anyone not to feel something when you see the real thing. For myself, I can feel the prescence of Samella Lewis, Mailiou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Hughie Lee Smith, Ernie Barnes, William Duncanson, Horace Pippin, and Henry Tanner when looking at their original works. The same is true for hundreds of other fine artists of African American origin, whether they are still with us or not.
Seeing such an exhibit can and probably will widen and heighten your appreciation for all kinds of visual arts and artist from all over the world. But do yourself a favor and pledge to get up close and personal to original works of black fine art and artist over the holidays or during Black History Month. Your only regret will be that you waited so long to do it.

Sent by James from Miami | 5:42 PM ET | 10-29-2007

Request for Assistance?
If anyone can advise as to how to undertaking selling of a Benny Andrew's
original, it will be greatly appreciated.

Sent by Aftowns | 11:10 PM ET | 04-05-2008