The Hewitt Collection of African American Art

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The Hewitt Collection of African American Art

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Hewitt collection
Through their friendships with artists, Vivian and the late John Hewitt, built an important collection of African American art. The work was for a long time in their home, which doubled as a gallery. Eventually the collection was acquired by Bank of America and moved to the Harvey B. Gant Center for African American Culture, Charlotte, North Carolina. Artists in the collection include Charles Alston, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Ernest Crichlow, Jonathan Green, Eugene Grigsby, Jacob Lawrence, AnnTanksley, Henry O.Tanner and Hale Woodruff.
In this documentary, art is shown and talked about by Mrs. Hewitt, artists Ann Tanksley, Jonathan Green, Eugene Grigsby and Kenkeleba Gallery director Corinne Jennings, accompanied by a music score by Pheeroan akLaff. Here at Umaxxi, the documentary is by Charles Martin, who teaches Comparative Literature at Queens College, City University of New York, and regularly exhibits at June Kelly Gallery.

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@Pictureme2 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this historical collection of American Art. The Hewitt Collection should be viewed by all people, not just Black or people of color,

@wannad8290 3 жыл бұрын

I visit this video often.

@umaxxi 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you do!

@mauriceanderson3694 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story!

@umaxxi Жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it! best to you!

@richardretter6014 6 жыл бұрын

Dr. Eugene Grigsby was a personal mentor of mine he introduced me to New York artist Camille Billops that meeting opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about my art.Dr. Grigsby said Richard Your Art is original but, even more than that you have a natural ability to present a completed work of art with exceptional framing ready to hang on one's wall.Thank you so much for keeping his legacy alive!

@BaxtersArt 10 жыл бұрын

I am an artist, I have been painting for over 40 plus years. I am so glad that I got to see this video, I have read or seen most of the artists works in this piece. Thanks for the Hewitt's for this great collection of BLACK ART. Mrs. Hewitt you are a blessing in my life, I am going to search for as much information I can about your collection.

@umaxxi 10 жыл бұрын

enjoy

@delorisbledsoe2959 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful history of African American Art. It takes my breath away amazingly beautiful.

@annlanereed9560 9 жыл бұрын

I love the art collection. Thank you for sharing. I'm a collector of Elizabeth Catlett. I met Ms. Catlett in the early 80's and began collection her art. I was so impressed with her.

@Sector6unity 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bank of America.

@ericswain4177 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and aesthetic collection.

@umaxxi 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lindaross3966 2 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful to see this collection of fine art. This made my day!

@umaxxi 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to know it. Thank you.

@Cyber_Diva 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! It was very informative, inspirational and truly a spiritual blessing.

@umaxxi 5 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@kojoman75 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.. :-)

@teachermomo2624 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I learned a lot.

@umaxxi 2 жыл бұрын

glad to hear it. thanks

@scarlettwieliczki9086 6 жыл бұрын

What an incredible story! Oh the first person I met in NY was Jacob Lawrence. He was bound to be successful!

@umaxxi 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@teomesay7024 3 жыл бұрын

i absolutely love this. I agree with the young man pointing out the lack of African-American art in major Museums. Livng in Nyc I think that's one of the reasons I was never enthused about revisiting any of the museums there. I never felt like I could relate to anything other than the African exhibits and while they were impressive they still weren't fully relatable. i appreciated the diversity and history of the art I did see I just wouldve love to see outside Harlem.