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Latest News in Black Art: Francis Kéré Designing Las Vegas Museum, Ashley James Curating Kingston Biennial, Deana Lawson Guest-Edited Aperture Magazine & More
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Latest News in Black Art: Francis Kéré Designing Las Vegas Museum, Ashley James Curating Kingston Biennial, Deana Lawson Guest-Edited Aperture Magazine & More

by Victoria L. Valentine on Sep 11, 2024 • No Comments
Latest News in Black Art features updates and developments in the world of art and related culture   Concept design for Las Vegas Museum of Art. | Kéré Architecture   MUSEUMS Francis Kéré Designing Forthcoming Las Vegas Museum Las Vegas, Nev., is getting an art museum designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré. Elaine Wynn,...
Neon Museum Marks 10 Years at Current Site, Welcoming Visitors at Building Designed by Architect Paul R. Williams
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Neon Museum Marks 10 Years at Current Site, Welcoming Visitors at Building Designed by Architect Paul R. Williams

by Victoria L. Valentine on Oct 27, 2022 • 1 Comment
Neon Museum Visitor Center designed by Paul R. Williams. | Courtesy Neon Museum   IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS, the Neon Museum is celebrating 10 years at its current location on Las Vegas Boulevard with a special proclamation from the city. The museum collects, restores, and exhibits iconic neon signs, preserving the legacy and symbols of...
'Black Girl Magic' Murals by Brazilian Artist Criola Present Powerful Vision of Femininity
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‘Black Girl Magic’ Murals by Brazilian Artist Criola Present Powerful Vision of Femininity

by Victoria L. Valentine on Nov 20, 2021 • No Comments
Installation view of “Black Girl Magic” (2021) by Criola   DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS is infused with public art, including a powerful portrait of a Black Brazilian woman rendered against a graphic, patterned backdrop. Towering high above 7th Street at Stewart Avenue, “Black Girl Magic” is a pair of murals recently installed by Taina Lima, the...

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