Edmonia Lewis and Black Women’s Activism in Civil War Boston

Video (1:01:26): Edmonia Lewis sold a set of works festuring plaster medalions and busts to abolisionist patrons and as a result she was able to move to Italy and further her career. Caitlin Beach, Assistant Professor of Art History presents these and other rarely shown works by artist and activist Edmonia Lewis (1843-1911).

Clarity Haynes and Ksenia Soboleva

Video: (1:08:35): Brooklyn Rail contributor Ksenia M. Soboleva in conversation with artist Clarity Haynes about her exhibition ‘Clarity Haynes: Portals’ at New Discretions through April 13, 2024. The show coincides with the release of Haynes’ first monograph, Clarity Haynes: Portals, featuring text by Leah DeVun, Harry Dodge, Clarity Haynes, and Jeanne Vaccaro.

Tessa Boffin: 1989-1993

Feminine Moments recommends Hales’ presentation of the exhibition ‘Tessa Boffin: 1989-1993’. Hales, New York, has the best online gallery about UK lesbian photographer Tessa Boffin’s main works!