Portraiture reflects people and their time and place, deepening our understanding of social, cultural, and political history. While the lack of diversity in many museum collections remains evident, modern and contemporary portraiture offers new possibilities through an African American lens. Join this art appreciation discussion as we explore how Black figuration has energized artistic practice and revitalized the genre. Short videos will provide additional perspectives on how we look at and interpret art.

Presenter: Lynn Berkowitz, MFA, BFA, with a career in art museums, has developed an array of award-winning gallery tours, experiences, and apps aimed at helping audiences of all ages and abilities engage with a diversity of artists, ‘isms, and approaches.