Keepers of a Movement

Features 30 Black art collectors who collect works in a variety of artmediums created by Black artists that span more than five decades.

For centuries, Black artists across the African diaspora have beenarchitects of cultural innovation, resilience, and transformation. Theirart, music, literature, and activism have profoundly shaped the world.

But behind these celebrated figures stands another equally vital force:the Black collector.

These keepers of history and culture play a crucialrole in preserving artifacts, stories, and legacies that define Blacklife.

They safeguard rare books, heirlooms, art, and ephemera that mightotherwise be lost, ensuring future generations can access thesenarratives.

Keepers of a Movementhonors these individuals whose passion and dedication illuminate ourheritage and identity. Each collection showcases a unique perspective,offering a deeper understanding of history.

Visitors will also hear fromcollectors about their personal connections to the works featured. Morethan objects, these collections represent lives, communities, andmovementsensuring that Black voices are heard, remembered, andcelebrated for generations to come.[AuthorName]By Myrah Brown Green[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Dr. Myrah Brown Green is an arthistorian, author, arts consultant and coach, lecturer, and independentcurator. Dr. Myrah has published and is included in multiplepublications. Her award-winning book Brooklyn on My Mind: BlackArtists from the WPA to the Present was released in November 2018.Dr. Myrah resides in New York City.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]388 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Black Collectors Who Preserve Art, Stories, and Legacies That Define Black Life[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]388 color images[/ColorPattern]