AFRICA IN THE ARTS OF PHILADELPHIA

Bullock, Searles, and Twins Seven-Seven

with

William R. Valerio, Ph.D.

The Patricia Van Burgh Allison Director and CEO

Woodmere Art Museum

Monday, JULY 20, 2020

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Africa in the Arts of Philadelphia brings together the work of visual artists Barbara Bullock (born 1938), Charles Searles (1937–2004), and Twins Seven-Seven (1944–2011), exploring their collaborative cross-fertilization of ideas and assertions of African and African American cultural identity. These artists participated in the activities of the Ile-Ife Black Humanitarian Center in North Philadelphia. The exhibition examines the work of these artists and their formative experiences at Ile-Ife, which expanded their understanding of the richness of African traditions.

Pre-registration is mandatory. 

An email with the Zoom meeting link, Meeting ID and password will be sent in a

confirmation email for the event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 19, 2020