A collection of mostly contemporary quilts that show how African American artists have expressed personal stories, history, religious ideas, and whimsical images. Leon, Eli. Models in the Mind: ...
Passing on traditions constructs a special sense of community along with a quilt. Through the lens of African American quilts, explore layers of creativity, diversity, and family history that enrich ...
The High Museum expanded its megacollection in 2024 with important works of queer photography, African modernism and a tribute to "the godmother of African American story quilting." Why it matters: ...
Such was the case for the current main attraction, “Our Voices in Fiber: African American Quilters Today,” a display of quilts curated by Torreah “Cookie” Washington. A resident of Charleston, South ...
While quilt making has a rich history originating from the enslaved women of Gee’s Bend and that history often informs study of African American women’s quilts, it is worth noting that the practice ...
“It’s really important to us that we build trust ... Target x Gee’s Bend collaboration during Black History Month this February. The quilters created home goods including blankets, throw ...
Craft in America is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV ...
Quilts made by local historian Wayne O'Bryant's mother are located at three museums in the CSRA such a North Augusta, Aiken ...
The First African Baptist Church, one of the oldest Black churches in North America, served as a vital hub for the ...