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For over six decades, artist John Wilson (1922–2015) created powerful and poetic works that reflected his ongoing quest for racial, social, and economic justice.
February 3
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In this year’s “The Michael and Juliet Rubenstein Lecture on Connoisseurship,” join world-renowned artist Kerry James Marshall in celebrating close looking as a source of inspiration.
January 30
Discover how Wilson’s illustrations for children’s literature emphasized the importance of representation.
Jeary Payne and Jason Reynolds
January 22
Global perspectives on Black fashion and dandyism.
Julie Lê and Kai Toussaint Marcel
January 21
How did John Wilson’s depiction of violence towards Black families embody systemic problems facing Black mothers in the United States?
Lisa E. Farrington and Leslie Farrington
January 7
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Join James Manigault-Bryant, Professor of Africana Studies at Williams College, for a closer look at The Richard Wright Suite.
October 28, 2025
Resources for exploring Black style and Dandyism in The Costume Institute Library.
Julie Lê and Kai Toussaint Marcel
October 15, 2025
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Join fashion pioneer Dapper Dan and guest curator Monica L. Miller for a conversation on the designer’s enduring impact on fashion and culture.
October 3, 2025
My search for meaning in Black style began as a search through ancestry to reveal beauty and complexity over time and across traditions of expression.
Grace Wales Bonner
August 15, 2025
How does contemporary fashion engage with African dress traditions to explore Black identity?
Idelle Taye
August 8, 2025