Come learn about contemporary African American Art from our speaker, Gerry Aitken, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Speakers Bureau to celebrate Black History Month! Below is a description of the presentation:
"Artists often feel compelled to document their times, their current reality. The artists whose works are examined in this presentation have responded to the dynamics of the cultural and political situations confronting them. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is recognized for its outstanding collection of contemporary African American art. Some artists covered during this presentation may be familiar to you, but you will also be introduced to others, who though they may not be as well known, are significant. The messages contained in their works contribute to our understanding of their reality and deserve our thoughtful consideration."