Location: Mint Museum of Art

Museum Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. ; Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ; Closed Sunday & Monday

Information: General 704-337-2000

Dates: Sat, Apr 19, 2008 - Sun, Apr 5, 2009

Crosland Gallery
Rankin Gallery

Scene in America: A Contemporary Look at the Black Male Image explores the multiple ways in which artists of various races and genders address issues of race and identity when using images of Black males in their work. Comprised of 27 paintings, photographs, works on paper and sculptures, this exhibition includes works from The Mint Museum's collection, the Van Every/Smith Gallery Collection of Davidson College and private collectors and artists.

The first of its kind at The Mint Museum, this exhibition investigates shifts in power—from usurpation to attainment—found in contemporary portrayals of black masculinity. Throughout our country's history, many African-American men have labored for a piece of the American Dream, only to confront obstacles resulting from the legacy of slavery, stereotyping and persecution. The possibility of these obstacles being overcome is conveyed through images of activism, family and community as well as the achievement of a resilient and positive identity.

For more information on the works in this exhibition, go to the Mint Wiki and select the link to the exhibition. The Mint Wiki is a service of The Mint Museum Library.


Johnson C. Smith University students recently visited Scene in America. Read about their impressions and see pictures from their visit.

Are you interested in discussing the exhibition with others? Be sure to visit the exhibition blog.


Kimberly Thomas provided additional curatorial scholarship for this exhibition. For more information contact Kimberly by e-mail or phone at 704/337-2047.

 

Organized by: The Mint Museum

Website: http://www.sceneinamerica-art.blogspot.com/

For additional information, please contact:

Carla Hanzal – email , phone: 704-337-2019