Paris Vogue June/July 1972

Christiana Stiedten by Rubartelli

paint a picture of me

by Frohawk Two Feathers

(seriously)

Phyllis Galembo:Maske

"Steven Kasher Gallery is proud to present Phyllis Galembo: Maske, an exhibition featuring recent photographs by Phyllis Galembo. Included in the exhibition are sixteen large-scale color prints presenting African and Haitian figures in indigenous masquerade costume. In her recurring travels throughout Africa and the Caribbean over the past thirteen years, Galembo shoots revelers during traditional rituals, rites, ceremonies, and festivals."

opening March 2 NYC

read more here

Romare Bearden

Romare Bearden born in North Carolina, lived most of his life in NYC.

Celebrated humanist, intellect, artist, musician.

Inspired by Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso...african textiles, japanese prints, chinese landscapes...

Love his depcition of patterns and textiles.

Friends included James Baldwin, Duke Ellington, Joan Miro, Alvin Ailey...

The South African Sale

I love seeing what's going on over at Bonhams.

Here are some great pieces up for auction this week. One can dream...

Cecil Skotnes

Gerard Sekoto

Gladys Mgudlandlu

Maggie Laubser

Maggie Laubser

Gladys Mgudlandlu

Gladys Mgudlandlu

Maggie Laubser

Gladys Mgudlandlu

Walter Whall Battiss

Asafo African Flags of the Afante

In London I came across these flags at an African Textile dealer's booth. The colors and imagery were amazing. A book with more information is available, as well as more flags and information here.