Soul of a Nation

Freedom Now, 1963, Reginald Gammon, The Broad

Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983

As per protocol, when I visit a new city I always research the current museum exhibits in advance and create an itinerary for my “museum day”. This is how I came across the Soul of a Nation exhibit at the Tate Modern in 2017. After viewing the collection, my artistic life was changed - I left wanting to know more - more about the stories behind each piece and their creators.

image via angela mayhoe

The exhibit is currently on show at The Broad and once again I found myself standing in front of powerful paintings, photographs and sculptures that whispered to my curiosity and fed my soul.

Injustice Case, 1971 | David Hammons, The Broad

Wives of Sango, 1971 | Jeff Donaldson, The Broad

what’s going on, 1974 | berkley hendricks, the broad

woman bathing /madonna, 1967 | beuford smith, The Tate Modern

watts riot, 1966 | noah purifoy, The broad