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Fort Hunt gallery’s newest exhibit showcases Black artists | FFXnow

Fort Hunt’s Nepenthe Gallery opens a new exhibit honoring Black artists at the Hollin Hall Shopping Center in June.
The exhibit spotlights renowned artists including Romare Bearden, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Faith Ringgold.
Opening events include a talk by Darlene Taylor and future gallery talks by local and international artists.
Museum-style education is planned with discussions on Bearden and other legacy artists during June and July.
The exhibit also includes works by Indigenous Australian artists.
A schedule for events lists targeted talks throughout June and July.
Gallery owner Carrie Garland emphasizes the ongoing celebration and sale of Black art.
The exhibit runs from June 4 to July 15, with an ART+WINE+CHEESE opening event.
The exhibit features a roster of artists including Basquiat, Bearden and Ekpuk among others.
The article includes an author credit for Acacia James and related event listings.

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