Now – March 8: Speaking of People Ebony, Jet and Contemporary Art Speaking of People: Ebony, Jet and Contemporary Art explores the ways contemporary artists use Ebony and Jet as a resource and as inspiration in their practices. Published by Johnson Publishing Company for over sixty years, both magazines are cultural touchstones for many African Americans and often represent a commonality between people of diverse backgrounds. Considering Ebony and Jet from a variety of perspe

Black. History. Arts. Culture. Harlem. February. 2014. January 30 – June 29: The Museum Series: Carrie Mae Weems Since 1978, Weems has examined the historical complexities of identity, class and social relations through photography and other media, such as video, installation, sound and text.The exhibition comprises selections from Weems’ ongoing series of self-portraits, where she stands, with her back turned to the camera, in proximity to some of the world’s leading museums