WARNING: Language in this episode may not be suitable for sensitive listeners. In this episode, I read from William Wells Brown’s book from 1865 titled, The Black Man: His Antecedents, His Genius and His Achievements, focusing on the first part of the author’s memoirs as he recounts his early life as a slave. TheWholeArtNebula.com Please considerContinue reading “The Black Man: Author’s Memoir -Part I”
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Calling on YOU for help!
We’re all about bridging the gaps and providing a platform for these incredible stories of artists to be heard. What I noticed, before starting this podcast, was that the average mainstream art history discussion tended to focus on just a few notable figures, but the art world is so much richer and diverse than that!Continue reading “Calling on YOU for help!”
Edward M. Bannister: The Entrusted Messenger
Edward Mitchell Bannister was born on November 2, 1828, in the small seaport town of St. Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada. It was known to the Passamaquoddy First Peoples as Qua-nos-cumcook. Edward’s father, also named Edward Bannister, was from Barbados, and died when the younger Edward Bannister, was either 4 or 6 years old. TheContinue reading “Edward M. Bannister: The Entrusted Messenger”
Matt Baker – Kind of a big deal…
Matthew Baker was born on December 10, 1921, as Clarence Matthew Baker in Forsyth County, North Carolina to Clarence “Mac” and Ethel Viola Lash Baker. In the 1920s, Forsyth County, North Carolina, was predominantly known for its agricultural heritage and the cultivation of tobacco with tobacco shaping the local economy and culture. The county wasContinue reading “Matt Baker – Kind of a big deal…”
Minnie Evans – Untitled (Three faces in floral design) – Discussion w/ Kevi Yada
My guest, Kevi Yada, joins me this time, to talk about one work by Minnie Evans. If you haven’t listened to our episode on Minnie Evans, I highly recommend it.
Minnie Evans: Far from traditional
Minnie Eva Jones was born on December 12th, 1892 in a log cabin in Long Creek, North Carolina. Now, just to give you a little perspective, in the 2020 census, the unincorporated community of Long Creek had a population 277. Minnie’s mother, Ella Jones, was 14 years old when she gave birth to Minnie. AContinue reading “Minnie Evans: Far from traditional”
It’s Time to Represent!
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Discussion of “Homage to Black Women Poets” w/ Henry Jones III
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Elizabeth Catlett
An older woman looks up and out to the right. A wide brimmed sun hat shades her face and covers her white hair. Her clothes are very modest. In fact, her jacket is closed with a safety pin. There is a look in her face that could be curiosity. It could be hopefulness. There isContinue reading “Elizabeth Catlett”
Shotguns: A Discussion With Henry Jones III
Today we’re joined by Henry Jones III and we’re taking a deeper look and sharing our perspectives on a painting by John T. Biggers titled, “Shotguns.” TheWholeArtNebula.com A Fat Slice of Cake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubSSuvmvefVB4FPBJi7uIQ/videos Two Three: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14965900/?ref_=nm_knf_i1
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