Creolization in the Work of Harmonia Rosales
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesDoes the work of Harmonia Rosales Africanize classical European portraiture or does it seek to approximate Black mythologies to Western ideals? Is her work politically transformative or assimilationist? In this talk Dr. Roberto Strongman will argue that both impulses coexist in her portraiture. Instead of trying to resolve opposing identities and contradictory agendas, Rosales’ work […]
Chalkfest at the Brooks Museum
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesWe need you, your friends, and your family to join local artists in transforming the Brooks Museum Plaza into the most beautiful masterpiece. Between masterpieces, you can: - Dance to DJ Siphne Aaye - Explore the galleries for inspiration - Watch local artists create masterworks in chalk Bring your own chalk or we'll have some […]
Visual Thinking Strategies Teacher Workshop
Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN, United StatesVisual Thinking Strategies is an inquiry-based teaching method that facilitates open-ended discussions of visual art, increasing students’ critical thinking, communication, and observation skills. In this workshop, teachers will learn the basics of the method and the theory behind it, as well as participate in practice discussions. Open to all educators. Lunch will be provided! 6.00 […]