The Scantland Collection show of contemporary art at the Columbus Museum of Art is inclusive and powerful and invites a more engaged public, says reviewer Janyce Denise Glasper.
Read MoreIn this joyful review of “Raggin’ On: The Art of Aminah Robinson’s House and Journals,” Janyce Denise Glasper dives into the expansive exhibition– which includes paintings, sculptures, books, photographs, and historical recreations of Robinson’s home– and is filed with wonder and praise. “Raggin’ On,” which Janyce says would interest both children and adults, is on view at the Columbus Museum of Art through October 3, 2021.
Read MoreJanyce applauds the BlackStar feature film “Eyimofe (This is My Desire)”, winner of the 2021 film festival’s “Best Narrative Feature” award, for its beautiful cinematography, emotionally tuned-in music and heart-grabbing stories.
Read MoreJanyce Denise Glasper highlights her 5 favorite short films from BlackStar Film Festival 2021’s Oscar-qualifying shorts program! Janyce says BlackStar curated an impressive selection that showcases new talent, and that love is baked in to each of the films. BlackStar Film Festival was August 4-8, 2021.
Read MoreArtblog contributor Janyce Denise Glasper reviews the book “128-G” — a collection of photos, paintings, letters, writings and more, from incarcerated men in Calipatria State Prison, Southern California. Janyce says the book is poignant, inspiring, and articulates urgent truths about structural inequality. Book purchase details in this post!
Read MoreTwo Artblog favorites, Janyce Denise Glasper, writer, artist and Artblog contributor, and Imani Roach, artist, educator, Vox Populi member and former Artblog Managing Editor, spend some time on Zoom catching up during the pandemic’s Winter surge. Enjoy this time capsule of our lives back in February, 2021.
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