Category: Art History

“Unveiling Narratives: A Journey through African American Art at the Dixon”

“Unveiling Narratives: A Journey through African American Art at the Dixon”

Published by Scott Pickey on December 6, 2023

In the heart of Memphis, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens has become a canvas for the vibrant tapestry of African American art, spanning decades and narratives that echo through history. Dr. Earnestine Jenkins, UofM professor of Art History, has helped the museum take a bold step in reshaping its identity…

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Dr. Earnestine Jenkins featured in Forbes article on Top Five Black Women to Know In The Art World

Dr. Earnestine Jenkins featured in Forbes article on Top Five Black Women to Know In The Art World

Published by Casey Hilder on October 30, 2020

UofM Art History Professor Earnestine Jenkins was recently featured in art consultant Alaina Simone’s list of Top Five Black Women to Know In The Art World, an article written by Brienne Walsh published on Forbes.com. Jenkins, who specializes in African American Diaspora history, was lauded in the article for recently…

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